Vibrations

The Swedish Work Environment Authority’s Regulations concerning Vibrations (AFS 2005:15) apply to enterprises where anyone may be exposed to vibrations.

Vibrations (AFS 2005:15) (Swedish), Regulations

Employers are responsible for ensuring that the regulations concerning vibrations are followed, but employees may also need to know the rules and guidelines that apply.

Did you know that:

• Vibration exposure is determined by both the strength of the vibrations and how long you are exposed to them.
• Halving the strength of vibrations produced by a machine enables working time to be increased by a factor of four before a person reaches the same level of exposure.
• Never hold onto a chisel or bit holder when working, as this will considerably increase the risk of injury.
• In the user manual, the manufacturer or supplier must state how much the machine vibrates.

Vibrations are common within the following professional groups:

• joiners/carpenters
• fitters and mechanics
• repair technicians
• sheet metal workers
• concrete workers
• machine operators
• vehicle operators

Regulations

Fusion welding and thermal cutting (AFS 1992:9), (Swedish), Regulations

Working in the Engine Industry (AFS 1998:08) (Swedish), Regulations

Building and civil engineering work (AFS 1999:3) (swedish), Regulations

Workplace design (AFS 2009:02) (swedish), Regulations

Systematic Work Environment Management (AFS 2001:01) (Swedish), Regulations

Medical Check-ups (AFS 2019:3) (Swedish), Regulations

Use of Work Equipment (AFS 2006:5) (Swedish), Regulations

Pregnant and Nursing Employees (AFS 2007:05) (swedish), Regulations

Vibrations (AFS 2005:15) (Swedish), Regulations

Machinery (AFS 2008:03) (Swedish), Regulations

Use of Work Equipment (AFS 2006:4) (Swedish), Regulations

Use of Chain Saws and Clearing Saws (AFS 2012:1) (Swedish), Regulations