SECTION IIOBLIGATION OF EMPLOYERS

Article 6Worker 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:

  1. (a)

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

  2. (b)

    the exposure limit values and the exposure action values;

  3. (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;

  4. (d)

    why and how to detect and report signs of injury;

  5. (e)

    the circumstances in which workers are entitled to health surveillance;

  6. (f)

    safe working practices to minimise exposure to mechanical vibration.