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Hand-Arm Vibration Safety

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“MINTRA CET — Hand-Arm Vibration Safety” contains 16 questions across 1 collection.

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Employees should be provided with information and training in which of the following areas?

Multiple correct answers

  • How to recognise and report symptoms.✓ Correct answer
  • Health effects of hand-arm vibration.✓ Correct answer
  • Marking equipment with the correct vibration-risk warnings.
  • Calculating vibration emission levels from individual pieces of equipment.
Why is it important to monitor exposure to vibration?

Multiple correct answers

  • To identify any vibration-related disease at an early stage.✓ Correct answer
  • To check the effectiveness of existing vibration control measures.✓ Correct answer
  • To identify anyone that is exposed to hand-arm vibration who may be at particular risk.✓ Correct answer
  • To ensure all equipment is functioning correctly.
  • To reduce the need for risk assessment.
Manufacturers must provide which of the following safety information in the form of accompanying instruction books or manuals, for each piece of equipment?

Multiple correct answers

  • Information on its safe use and, where necessary, training requirements.✓ Correct answer
  • Warnings about any vibration-related risk from using the equipment.✓ Correct answer
  • Information on how to maintain the equipment.✓ Correct answer
  • The price of the each piece of equipment.
Select the actions that employees can take to reduce the risk of HAVS:

Multiple correct answers

  • Always use the right tool for each job.✓ Correct answer
  • Encourage good blood circulation by keeping warm and dry by wearing gloves, a hat and waterproofs.✓ Correct answer
  • Avoid wearing PPE when using vibrating equipment.
  • Increase the length of time spent using a tool.
Which of the following are the responsibilities of employers?

Multiple correct answers

  • Assessing the vibration risk to employees.✓ Correct answer
  • Keeping health records for employees under health surveillance.✓ Correct answer
  • Providing information and training to employees on the health risks and the actions being taken to control risks.✓ Correct answer
  • Preventing job rotation.
  • Increasing the length of time employees handle vibrating equipment in order to get the job done quickly.

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