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Code of Practice for Controlling Risks Due to Hand-transmitted Vibration on Ships

The objectives of the `Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Hand-transmitted Vibration on Ships` are to:Explain the duties of employers regarding the assessment and control of health risks associated with exposure to hand-transmitted vibration in the maritime environment.Provide sufficient information to enable employers to assess the risks of injury to seafarers from hand-transmitted vibration.Set out measures to be taken to control that risk, either by appropriate design and use of equipment or by the use of methods to limit exposures to hand-transmitted vibration.Set out the requirements to monitor the health of seafarers.Discuss the employer`s duties to inform seafarers of the risks and consequences of exposure to hand-transmitted vibration, and to provide adequate training for the safe use of vessels, machinery and tools.The Code of Practice deals with:The assessment of risk from hand-transmitted vibration onboard ships.The measurement and evaluation of hand-transmitted vibration.The assessment of the severity of exposures to hand-transmitted vibration.The identification of controls to eliminate or reduce exposures to hand-transmitted vibration.The involvement of crew members in the control hand-transmitted vibration risks, including the provision of information and training.The provision of health monitoring and surveillance for hand-transmitted vibration.

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