The derogation granted by the Labour Inspector is subject to conditions ensuring that, given the particular circumstances, the resulting risks are reduced to a minimum. The workers concerned will undergo periodic audiometric checks.
The derogation granted by the labour inspector is for a period of one year, renewable. It is withdrawn as soon as the circumstances that justified it no longer exist.
For the purposes of this Title, the following definitions shall apply 1° Vibration transmitted to the hands and arms: mechanical vibration which, when transmitted to the hands and arms of humans, causes risks to the health and safety of workers, in particular vascular disorders, osteoarticular lesions or neurological or muscular disorders; 2° Whole-body vibration means mechanical vibration which, when transmitted to the whole body, causes health and safety risks for…
The physical parameters characterising exposure to mechanical vibrations are defined as the daily vibration exposure value related to an eight-hour reference period. A joint order by the ministers for labour and agriculture specifies the method for determining these physical parameters.
The employer shall take preventive measures to eliminate or reduce to a minimum the risks arising from exposure to mechanical vibration, taking account of technical progress and the existence of measures to control the risk at source.
The reduction of risks of exposure to mechanical vibrations is based on the general principles of prevention set out in Article L. 4121-2.
A worker’s daily exposure to mechanical vibrations, referred to an eight-hour reference period, may not exceed the following exposure limit values: 1° 5 m/s2 for vibrations transmitted to the hands and arms; 2° 1.15 m/s2 for vibrations transmitted to the whole body.
The daily exposure value referred to an eight-hour reference period triggering the preventive action provided for in Article R. 4445-1 and Article R. 4446-1 is set at : 1° 2.5 m / s2 for vibrations transmitted to the hands and arms; 2° 0.5 m / s2 for vibrations transmitted to the whole body.
The employer shall assess and, if necessary, measure the levels of mechanical vibration to which workers are exposed. The purpose of this assessment and measurement is to determine the physical parameters defined in Article R. 4441-2 and to assess whether, in a given situation, the exposure values set out in Chapter III are exceeded.
Assessment of mechanical vibration levels and, if necessary, measurement are planned and carried out by competent persons at appropriate intervals with the assistance, where appropriate, of the occupational health service.
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