Employer guideline: Vibration
This is where you can find basic information on the EU Directive on Vibration (2002/44/EC) relating to vibration affecting the hand/arm system, as well as helpful information on its implementation by employers. It also provides vibration data for STIHL machines.
01.08.2023
Information for employers
In the following documents you can find basic information on the EU Directive on Vibration (2002/44/EC) relating to vibration affecting the hand/arm system, as well as helpful information on its implementation by employers.
Simplified procedure for classifying the risk class
Risk class classification is product-specific and depends on the equivalent a hv,eq vibration value. On this page, STIHL offers you a simplified procedure for assessing whether special protective measures are required for employees. The procedure assumes that the same tool is used constantly on a working day.
Calculation aid for determining the daily vibration load
On this page STIHL offers a calculation tool for determining the permitted working time per working day and the daily vibration load, and alternatively for individual or several tools used in parallel.
Datasheets
STIHL power tools are hand tools within the meaning of the guideline for their operation; the guideline defines a limit value for daily vibration exposure. The following documents contain the vibration data required for STIHL machines.
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