
c. Provide breaks in order to reduce long periods of sitting.
d. Avoid jumping from the cab.
e. Minimize repeated handling of loads and lifting of loads.
f. Minimize any shocks and impacts during sports and leisure activities.
Sources
The vibration information and calculation procedure is based on "ISO/TR 25398 Mechanical Vibration -
Guideline for the assessment of exposure to whole body vibration of ride on operated earthmoving
machines". Harmonized data is measured by international institutes, organizations and manufacturers.
This literature provides information about assessing the whole body vibration exposure of operators of
earthmoving equipment. The method is based on measured vibration emission under real working
conditions for all machines.
You should check the original directive. This document summarizes part of the content of the applicable
law. This document is not meant to substitute the original sources. Other parts of these documents are
based on information from the United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8257, "The European Union Physical Agents (Vibration)
Directive 2002/44/EC" for more information about vibration.
Consult your local Caterpillar dealer for more information about machine features that minimize vibration
levels. Consult your local Caterpillar dealer about safe machine operation.
Use the following web site in order to find your local dealer:
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