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Situation
Working in areas subject to airborne
particles and falling objects
Working in places with a high level of
noise
Handling machines damaged by fire or
exposed to excessively high tempera-
ture
(11) WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment ap-
propriate to the job.
•
Do not wear loose clothing and accessories.
Secure long hair. These items can snag on con-
trols or on other parts of equipment.
Do not wear oily clothes. They are highly flammable.
Wear a hard hat, safety shoes, safety goggles, mask,
leather gloves, earplugs and other protective equip-
ment, as required.
While working on machine, never use inadequate
tools. They could break or slip, or they may not ade-
quately perform intended.
5) Noise and Vibration
(1) Information on vibration
This part describes the vibration data of the machine, and methods of calculating the vibration level.
The vibration level of the machine varies according to any of the following conditions:
•
Driving habits of the operator (i.e. aggressive/mild temperament when driving)
•
Quality of seat and suspension
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Type of machine, attachments, and conditions of machine
•
Conditions of work site, working environment, ground surface conditions, and weather
Vibration also varies according to the duration of operation. Accordingly, it is not possible to precisely
calculate the vibration level of the machine; however, it is possible to predict the level.
Physical Agents Directive 2002/44/EC defines the exposure action value as 0.5m/s
limit value as 1.15 m/s
2
the predicted value should be assumed to exceed the two latter values, and necessary action should be
taken.
As regards the actions to take according to vibrations, refer to the following table :
. If the predicted value is near the exposure action value or exposure limit value,
Symbol
1-10
2
, and the exposure
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