Title IV: Prevention of risks of exposure to mechanical vibration

When the daily exposure values triggering preventive action laid down in Article R. 4443-2 are exceeded, the employer shall draw up and implement a programme of technical or organisational measures designed to reduce exposure to mechanical vibration and the resulting risks to a minimum, taking into account in particular the measures referred to in Article R. 4445-2.

Reducing the risks of exposure to mechanical vibration is based in particular on : 1° The implementation of alternative work processes which reduce the daily exposure values to mechanical vibration; 2° The choice of appropriate work equipment which is ergonomically well designed and which, taking into account the work to be carried out, produces the least possible vibration; 3° The provision of auxiliary equipment which reduces the risk of injury…

Personal protective equipment against the harmful effects of mechanical vibration shall be such as to reduce vibration below levels which are detrimental to health and safety.

Where the nature of the activity means that workers have access to rest areas under the responsibility of the employer and exposed to vibrations, except in cases of force majeure, exposure of the whole body to vibrations in these areas remains at a level compatible with their function and conditions of use.

In conjunction with the occupational physician, the employer shall adapt the preventive measures provided for in this chapter to the needs of workers who are particularly sensitive to the risks arising from exposure to vibration.

Where, despite the measures implemented in application of this chapter, the exposure limit values have been exceeded, the employer: 1° Shall immediately take measures to reduce exposure below the exposure limit values; 2° Shall determine the reasons why the exposure limit values were exceeded and shall adapt the protection and prevention measures in order to prevent them being exceeded again.