BRANDON VIBR. SAFETY GUIDE - Brandon Tool Hire

1 NBREAKINGnDRILLINGnSCABBLINGnSANDINGnSAW INGnCOMPACTIONV ibrationSafety GuideVIBRATIONWHITE FINGERV ibration white finger is the mostcommon form of hand arm vibrationsyndrome; it is also sometimes calledwhite finger disease or Raynaudsphenomenon. The condition effectspeople who regularly use HIGHVIBRATION EQUIPMENT such as powertools in all industries, the longer theperson is exposed the greater the this in mind BRANDON Tool Hire hasproduced the following information toassist users and employers in reducingthe potential damage caused byprolonged exposure to high & SAFETYWhen selecting new tools for purchase, BRANDON Tool Hire s policy is to favour thosewith reduced vibration characteristics. Anexplanatory leaflet outlining the hazardssymptoms and control measures relating tovibration white finger is provided FREE fromBrandon Hire with equipment, whichproduces following steps will help reduce therisk from vibration :nWear gloves and keep warm.

2 At presentanti vibration gloves generally providenegligible attenuation of not use excessive force on the tool,the tighter the grip the greater using blunt points, chisels & SAFETY instructions provided TIMERSTRIGGER TIMEB randon Hire has an industry exclusive device for use on electronically orpneumatically powered tools and offers a practical solution to monitoring tooluse in the work place (see page 39 of our 2007 catalogue for details).These assist in the management and control of vibration exposure, and helpto meet the requirements of the Control of Vibrationat Work Regulations 2005. HOW DO Imonitor my usage?How to use this GUIDE :To gain an indication of the safe working timefor a power tool take the vibration value in theoutput table and find the corresponding valuein the vibration SAFETY Chart. The figure parallelto the vibration value gives the approximatemaximum time of use in any eight hourworking instance; a 14 Petrol Floor Saw has aVibration value of In the Hand ArmVibration SAFETY Chart the corresponding figureshown is 67 Mins meaning the approximatelength of time an operator can use that tool inan eight hour shift is 67 are other factors, which may influencethe effect of vibration on the body for examplestature and temperature.

3 Therefore this scaleshould be used for broad guidance more precise data on any toolhired from BRANDON Hire contact ourSAFETY ADVICE OUTPUT TABLESAWING/CUTTING/GRINDING02036 9 Circular TCT Trimming Off _ Mini 9 Stroke 12 Duty Saw 110v160249 Tyranosaw40250 Metal Cutting Circular Saw80277 Jigsaw Cordless80282 Powered Stone Trim Off Saw Cutting Saw Laminate Poker 1 41019 Vibrating Poker 51020 Vibrating Poker 2 71021 Vibrating Poker 3 Frequency Poker Driven Frequency Poker 8m x Frequency Poker 5m x Frequency Poker 5m x Frequency Poker 5m x Frequency Poker 5m x Trowel Striker Hydraulic41094 Roller Striker Air4E CODEEQUIPMENTVIBRATION (m/s2)SANDERS0107 Floor Sander50101 Edge Sander < HAMMER DRILLS0301 General Purpose Drill40305 Heavy Duty Angle Cordless Combi Combi SDS Light Duty100331 Dry Diamond Drill Cordless Drill110335 Dry Diamond Drill Cordless Drill5 IMPACT WRENCHES/SCREW DRIVERS0401 TEK Impact Wrench 70419 Drywall Auto Feed Impact Driver12 COMPACTION PLATES/RAMMERS1037 Trench Petrol SAWS110414 Petrol Floor Petrol Floor Arm Saw Saw Bench Saw Bench Tile BREAKERS0501 Light Duty Demo Hammer 5kg100503 Med Duty Demo Hammer 10kg (AV)140509 Heavy Duty Breaker 29kg130514TE 704110526 Med Duty Demo Hammer 11kg (AV)

4 8 CONCRETE CUTTING/DRILLING HYDRAULIC1131 Diamond Core Drill Chainsaw Core Drill PREPARATION2325 Floor Polisher Preparation Scrubber Multi Multi Lifter Petrol De-Chipper40289 Surface & Artex BREAKERS/AIR DRILLS/AIR TOOLS1545 Air Pick 15kg Low Pick 9kg Low 27kg Low to BREAKERS0511 Heavy Duty Gun 25kg (VD) Duty Gun 22kg (VD) STROKE BREAKERS0527 Cobra 2 Stroke CODEEQUIPMENTVIBRATION (m/s2)E CODEEQUIPMENTVIBRATION (m/s2)MEGA MIXER1730 Mega CHASERS1122 Twin Blade Wall to 4 SCABBLERS/NEEDLE GUNS1520 Needle Gun Headed Hand Scabbler-(ST) Headed Hand Scabbler-(ST) to 151543 Pole Scabbler241558 Needle Gun Low Headed Hand Scabbler-(LV) Headed Hand Scabbler-(LV) Scabbler Anti CUTTING/FABRICATION1902 Hand Held Threader 110v Cutting Pipe Stud Cutter (Hitachi CL10D2) Power Conduit MACHINERY21122 Stroke Stroke Brush Stroke Hedge Cutter Handled Hedge Trimmer (2-St) Sweeper ARM VIBRATIONSAFETY CHARTV ibration ValueMax Usage period(m/s2)In 8 Hrs (Mins) mins in 8 mins in 8 mins in 8 mins in 8 mins in 8 mins in 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 minsin 8 HoursPLEASE NOTE:Makes and Models may differ, in these cases the highestvalue is given.

5 The figures are for guidance andcomparison of equipment only.* Trigger time measured in minutesThe information provided on this chart superceeds anyprevious given HIRE72 - 75 Feeder RoadSt PhilipsBRISTOLBS2 0 TQTEL:0117 971 9119 FAX: 0117 972 011616/03 our SAFETY Advice Lineon&0117 9778918