Information on Physical Agents Directive Vibration 2002/44/EC
EU Directive 2002/44/EC "Vibrations" must be translated into national law by all Member States in July 2005. The Directive's aim is to protect employees against the health hazards due to vibrations at the workplace.
Occupational safety based on prevention has always been a matter of top priority for STIHL. The problem of vibrations was recognized long ago and taken into account more than 40 years ago with such innovative developments as the anti-vibration system to ensure safety at work. STIHL power tools are characterized by particularly low vibrations today – a fact which gains in importance with implementation of the new EU Directive.
Occupational safety based on prevention has always been a matter of top priority for STIHL. The problem of vibrations was recognized long ago and taken into account more than 40 years ago with such innovative developments as the anti-vibration system to ensure safety at work. STIHL power tools are characterized by particularly low vibrations today – a fact which gains in importance with implementation of the new EU Directive.
The following pages contain detailed information on the EU Directive "Vibrations" (2002/44/EC) and the effect of vibrations on hands and arms.
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