Directive 2002/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 6 U.K. Worker information and training

Without prejudice to Articles 10 and 12 of Directive 89/391/EEC, the employer shall ensure that workers who are exposed to the risks from mechanical vibration at work and/or their representatives receive information and training relating to the outcome of the risk assessment provided for in Article 4(1) of this Directive, concerning in particular:

(a)

the measures taken to implement this Directive in order to eliminate or reduce to a minimum the risks from mechanical vibration;

(b)

the exposure limit values and the exposure action values;

(c)

the results of the assessment and measurement of the mechanical vibration carried out in accordance with Article 4 of this Directive and the potential injury arising from the work equipment in use;

(d)

why and how to detect and report signs of injury;

(e)

the circumstances in which workers are entitled to health surveillance;

(f)

safe working practices to minimise exposure to mechanical vibration.