Non binding guide to good practice for implementing Directive

Non binding guide to good practice for implementing Directive 2002/44/EC (Vibrations at Work)2. On the basis of the risk assessment referred to inArticle 4, once the exposure action values laiddown in Article 3(1)(b) and (2)(b) are exceeded,the employer shall establish and implement aprogramme of technical and/or organisationalmeasures intended to reduce to a minimumexposure to mechanical vibration and the attendantrisks, taking into account in particular:(a) other working methods that require less exposure tomechanical vibration;(b) the choice of appropriate work equipment ofappropriate ergonomic design and, taking accountof the work to be done, producing the least possiblevibration;(c) the provision of auxiliary equipment that reducesthe risk of injuries caused by vibration, such as seatsthat effectively reduce whole-body vibration andhandles which reduce the vibration transmitted tothe hand-arm system;(d) appropriate maintenance programmes for workequipment, the workplace and workplace systems;(e) the design and layout of workplaces and workstations;(f)adequate information and training to instruct workersto use work equipment correctly and safely in orderto reduce their exposure to mechanical vibration toa minimum;Article 6Worker information and trainingWithout prejudice to Articles 10 and 12 of Directive89/391/EEC, the employer shall ensure that workerswho are exposed to the risks from mechanical vibrationat work and/or their representatives receive informationand training relating to the outcome of the risk assessmentprovided for in Article 4(1) of this Directive, concerningin particular:(a) the measures taken to implement this Directive inorder to eliminate or reduce to a minimum the risksfrom mechanical vibration;(b) the exposure limit values and the exposure actionvalues;(c) the results of the assessment and measurement ofthe mechanical vibration carried out in accordancewith Article 4 of this Directive and the potentialinjury arising from the work equipment in use;(d) why and how to detect and report signs of injury;(e) the circumstances in which workers are entitled tohealth surveillance;(f) safe working practices to minimise exposure tomechanical vibration.(g) limitation of the duration and intensity of theexposure;(h) appropriate work schedules with adequate restperiods;(i)the provision of clothing to protect exposed workersfrom cold and damp.3. In any event, workers shall not be exposed abovethe exposure limit value. If, despite the measurestaken by the employer to comply with this Directive,the exposure limit value is exceeded, the employershall take immediate action to reduce exposurebelow the exposure limit value. He shall identifythe reasons why the exposure limit value has beenexceeded, and shall amend the protection andprevention measures accordingly in order to preventit being exceeded again.4. Pursuant to Article 15 of Directive 89/391/EEC,the employer shall adapt the measures referredto in this Article to the requirements of workers atparticular risk.Article 7Consultation and participation of workersConsultation and participation of workers and/or oftheir representatives shall take place in accordancewithArticle 11 of Directive 89/391/EEC on the matterscovered by this Directive.SECTION IIIMISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONSArticle 8Health surveillance1. Without prejudice to Article 14 of Directive89/391/EEC, Member States shall adoptprovisions to ensure the appropriate healthsurveillance of workers with reference to the110