Vibration
Safety Guide
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n DRILLING
n SCABBLING
n SANDING
n SAWING
n COMPACTION
VIBRATION
WHITE FINGER
Vibration
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When selecting new tools for purchase,
common form of hand arm vibration
Brandon Tool Hire’s policy is to favour those
syndrome; it is also sometimes called
with reduced vibration characteristics. An
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explanatory leaflet outlining the hazards
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phenomenon.
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HIGH
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VIBRATION EQUIPMENT such as power
Brandon
tools in all industries, the longer the
produces vibration.
Hire
with
equipment,
which
person is exposed the greater the risk.
With this in mind Brandon Tool Hire has
produced the following information to
assist users and employers in reducing
the
potential
damage
caused
by
prolonged exposure to high vibration
levels.
How to use this Guide:
To gain an indication of the safe working time
for a power tool take the vibration value in the
output table and find the corresponding value
in the Vibration Safety Chart. The figure parallel
to the vibration value gives the approximate
maximum time of use in any eight hour
working shift.
For instance; a 14” Petrol Floor Saw has a
Vibration value of 7.5m/s2. In the Hand Arm
Vibration Safety Chart the corresponding figure
shown is 67 Mins meaning the approximate
length of time an operator can use that tool in
an eight hour shift is 67 minutes.
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
The following steps will help reduce the
risk from vibration:
n Wear gloves and keep warm. At present
anti vibration gloves generally provide
negligible attenuation of vibration.
n Do not use excessive force on the tool,
the tighter the grip the greater the
vibration.
n Avoid using blunt points, chisels & drill
bits.
n Follow safety instructions provided with
equipment.
HOW DO I monitor my usage?
TOOL TIMERS TRIGGER TIME
Brandon Hire has an industry exclusive device for use on electronically or
pneumatically powered tools and offers a practical solution to monitoring tool
There are other factors, which may influence
the effect of Vibration on the body for example
stature and temperature; therefore this scale
should be used for broad guidance only.
For more precise data on any tool
hired from Brandon Hire contact our
SAFETY ADVICE LINE.
use in the work place (see page 39 of our 2007 catalogue for details).
These assist in the management and control of vibration exposure, and help
to meet the requirements of the Control of Vibration
at Work Regulations 2005.
VIBRATION OUTPUT TABLE
E CODE
EQUIPMENT
VIBRATION (m/s2)
E CODE
Floor Sander
Belt Sander
Orbital Sander
Edge Sander
Disc Sander
Wood Plane
Router
Laminate Trimmer
Finishing Sander
2.5
2.5
5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
<2.5
SAWING/CUTTING/GRINDING
0203
0205
0208
0210
0211
0221
0223
0225
0227
0228
0232
0234
0236
0249
0250
0261
0262
0266
0277
0282
0285
0291
0294
0298
020B
6” – 9” Circular Saw
Jigsaw
Arbortech TCT Saw
Door Trimming Saw
Cut Off Saw
4 _ Mini Grinder
7” – 9” Grinder
12” Grinder
2 Stroke 12” Cutter
Metal Shears
Nibbler
Heavy Duty Nibbler
Pipe Saw 110v
Tyranosaw
Metal Cutting Circular Saw
Biscuit Jointer
Rotary Scabbler
Reciprocating Saw
Jigsaw Cordless
Powered Stone Splitter
Cordless Trim Saw
Cut Off Saw TCT
Band Saw
Metal Cutting Saw 230mm
Precision Laminate Saw
2.5
3.2
6.9
3.4
2.5
2.5
7.5
7.5
5.5
3.2
2.5
2.5
16
4
2.3
2.5
2.5
8
8
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3.9
2.5
ROTARY HAMMER DRILLS
0301
0305
0309
0311
0314
0318
0322
0330
0331
0334
0335
0348
General Purpose Drill
Heavy Duty Drill
Right Angle Drill
2.2kg Cordless Drill
3.9kg SDS
5.9kg Combi Hammer
7.9kg Combi Hammer
2.3kg SDS Light Duty
Dry Diamond Drill 110v
4.2kg Cordless Drill
Dry Diamond Drill 240v
4.7kg Cordless Drill
4
2.5
2.5
8
11
6.5
7
10
7
11
7
5
IMPACT WRENCHES/SCREW DRIVERS
0401
0403
0412
0419
0435
TEK Gun
Screwdriver 110v
Electric Impact Wrench
Drywall Auto Feed Screwdriver
Cordless Impact Driver
2.5
2.5
7
2.5
12
Light Duty Demo Hammer 5kg
Med Duty Demo Hammer 10kg (AV)
Heavy Duty Breaker 29kg
TE 704
Med Duty Demo Hammer 11kg (AV)
0511
0513
Heavy Duty Gun 25kg (VD)
Light Duty Gun 22kg (VD)
0527
0529
Cobra 2 Stroke Breaker
Wacker BH23
1018
1019
1020
1021
1022
1025
1064
1095
1097
1098
1099
100B
1027
100P
1028
1079
1094
Vibrating Poker 1”
Vibrating Poker 1.5”
Vibrating Poker 2”
Vibrating Poker 3”
High Frequency Poker 110v
Air Driven Pokers
High Frequency Poker 8m x 57mm
High Frequency Poker 5m x 57mm
High Frequency Poker 5m x 45mm
High Frequency Poker 5m x 38mm
High Frequency Poker 5m x 57mm
Easy Screed
Powered Float
Power Trowel Electric
Vibrating Screed
Roller Striker Hydraulic
Roller Striker Air
E CODE
2325
2332
2337
1044
1058
1058
1067
1011
0289
0293
Floor Polisher Scrubber
Surface Preparation Refina
Floor Scrubber Dryer
Concrete Planer
Small Multi Stripper
Large Multi Stripper
Tile Lifter MS330
FR200 Petrol De-Chipper
Surface Blaster
Paint & Artex Remover
10
14
13
11
8
HYDRAULIC BREAKERS
5.5
5.5
EQUIPMENT
4
5
7
5.5
2.5
4.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
1.5
6.6
2.5
5.3
4
4
SURFACE PREPARATION
2.1
1.67
1.4
2.5
16.7
13.4
13.42
4
2.4
2.1
COMPACTION PLATES/RAMMERS
1037
Trench Rammer
3.5
1015
1039
1085
18” Petrol Plate
Forward/Reverse Diesel
Lightweight Plate
6.9
4.9
4.7
1902
1911
1916
1976
1988
1989
1996
19AA
Hand Held Threader 110v Rems
Bevel Cutter
Hole Cutting Saw
Powered Pipe Cutter
Rebar Cutter/Bender
Cordless Stud Cutter (Hitachi CL10D2)
Portable Power Bender
Mini Conduit Threader
2112
2113
2114
2115
2117
2154
2160
2170
2 Stroke Chainsaw
Rotavator
Cultivator
2 Stroke Brush Cutter
2 Stroke Hedge Cutter
Turf Cutter Petrol
Long Handled Hedge Trimmer (2-St)
Powered Sweeper 2-Stroke
Air Pick 15kg – Low Vibration
Demo Pick 9kg – Low Vibration
Breaker 27kg – Low Vibration
6.5
8.9
3.4 to 4.6
Diamond Core Drill Hydraulic
Masonry Chainsaw Hydraulic
Diamond Core Drill Hydraulic
2.1
Vibration Value
(m/s2)
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
FLOOR SAWS
1104
1105
1110
1112
1113
1123
MEDIUM
14” Petrol Floor Saw
18” Petrol Floor Saw
Radial Arm Saw Masonry
Masonry Saw Bench Petrol
Masonry Saw Bench 110v
Diamond Tile Saw
1.9
4.5
2.5
4.6
4.0
2.5
WALL CHASERS
Twin Blade Wall Chaser
Needle Gun Standard
Single Headed Hand Scabbler-(ST)
Triple Headed Hand Scabbler-(ST)
Pole Scabbler
Needle Gun Low Vibration
Single Headed Hand Scabbler-(LV)
Triple Headed Hand Scabbler-(LV)
Pole Scabbler – Anti Vibration
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
Max Usage period
In 8 Hrs (Mins)
480 mins
333 mins
245 mins
188 mins
148 mins
120 mins
99 mins
83 mins
71 mins
61 mins
53 mins
47 mins
42 mins
37 mins
33 mins
30 mins
27 mins
25 mins
23 mins
21 mins
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
in 8 Hours
PLEASE NOTE:
2.5 to 4
SCABBLERS/NEEDLE GUNS
1520
1521
1528
1543
1558
1559
1560
1561
2.5
3.5
3.0
HAND ARM VIBRATION
SAFETY CHART
MEDIUM
Mega Mixer
9
7.1
2.1
2.5
3.5
2.1
2.5
7.6
CONCRETE CUTTING/DRILLING HYDRAULIC
1131
1135
1141
MEGA MIXER
1730
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
GARDEN MACHINERY
MEDIUM
AIR BREAKERS/AIR DRILLS/AIR TOOLS
1545
1556
1562
VIBRATION (m/s2)
METAL CUTTING/FABRICATION
2.5
12.8
CONCRETING
1122
ELECTRIC BREAKERS
0501
0503
0509
0514
0526
VIBRATION (m/s2)
2 STROKE BREAKERS
SANDERS
0107
0103
0105
0101
0109
0113
0115
0117
0133
EQUIPMENT
12.2
8.5
9.9 to 15
24
5.5
5.5
4.1
3.5
Makes and Models may differ, in these cases the highest
value is given. The figures are for guidance and
comparison of equipment only.
* Trigger time measured in minutes
The information provided on this chart superceeds any
previous given information.
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16/03/2007 V3
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