Employers Beware New Vibration Legislation

Employers and facilities managers responsible for forklift trucks need to act now to protect themselves
against new breeds of occupational disease claims, warns Norwich
Union Risk Services.

New regulations being introduced because of the EU Directive on
Physical Agents (Vibration) will make it easier for employees to sue
for damages.

The proposed regulations, which go out for consultation this month
will require employers to identify where workers are at risk from
whole body vibration... (227 more words)

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