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Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Whole-body Vibration in Ships
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The objectives of the 'Code of Practice for Controlling Risks due to Whole-body Vibration in Ships' downloadable PDF are to:
- Explain the duties of employers regarding the assessment and control of health risks associated with exposure to whole-body vibration in the maritime environment.
- Provide sufficient information to enable employers to assess the risks of injury to seafarers from whole-body 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 whole-body 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 whole-body vibration, and to provide adequate training for the safe use of vessels and machinery.
The Code of Practice deals with the:
- assessment of risk from whole-body vibration onboard ships
- measurement and evaluation of whole-body vibration
- assessment of the severity of exposures to whole-body vibration
- identification of controls to eliminate or reduce exposures to whole-body vibration
- involvement of crew members in the control of whole-body vibration risks, including the provision of information and training
- provision of health monitoring and surveillance for whole-body vibration.
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They provide a 24-hour maritime search and rescue service around the UK coast and in the international search and rescue region through HM Coastguard, and inspect and survey ships to ensure that they are meeting UK and international safety rules. They also provide certification to seafarers, register vessels and respond to pollution from shipping and offshore installations. The publications from MCA include record books, health and safety guidance and mandatory documents for all ships.
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- Number of Pages:
- 78
- ISBN:
- 9780115531026
- Published Date:
- November 2025
- Publication Date:
- October 2009
- Author:
The Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- Book Height:
- 0 mm
- Book Width:
- 0 mm
