{"product_id":"buller-vibrationer-arbetsmiljo-riskbedomning-exponeringsregister-2026-2027","title":"Noise \u0026 Vibrations in the Work Environment 2026\/2027 – Risk Assessment, Exposure Register \u0026 Action Plan Word\/PDF","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eNoise \u0026amp; Vibrations in the Work Environment 2026\/2027 – Risk Assessment, Exposure Register \u0026amp; Action Plan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a complete work environment package for employers who need to \u003cstrong\u003eassess, perform risk assessments, measure, document, and reduce exposure to noise and vibrations\u003c\/strong\u003e. The package covers noise, hand-arm vibrations, and whole-body vibrations, and is designed to be used as a practical component of systematic work environment management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe template package was \u003cstrong\u003eregularly reviewed on October 5, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily against \u003cstrong\u003eAFS 2023:10 ch. 2–3\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAFS 2023:15\u003c\/strong\u003e regarding medical check-ups for vibrations, and \u003cstrong\u003eAFS 2023:1\u003c\/strong\u003e regarding systematic work environment management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 separate documents in both Word (DOCX) and PDF – a total of \u003cstrong\u003e12 files and 12 A4 pages per format series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded in this package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisk Assessment – Noise \u0026amp; Vibrations\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise Exposure – Measurement \u0026amp; Action Register\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Exposure – A(8) Register\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Plan – Noise \u0026amp; Vibrations\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Instruction – Noise \u0026amp; Vibrations\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed User Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e – 2 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNoise – action values and limit values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFS 2023:10 contains clear exposure values for noise. The package includes these directly in the templates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily noise exposure level LEX,8h:\u003c\/strong\u003e lower action value 80 dB, upper action value 85 dB, and limit value 85 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum A-weighted sound pressure level LpAFmax:\u003c\/strong\u003e upper action value 115 dB and limit value 115 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeak value LpCpeak:\u003c\/strong\u003e action value 135 dB and limit value 135 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen assessing against action values, the employer \u003cstrong\u003emust not subtract the attenuation of hearing protection\u003c\/strong\u003e. When assessing against limit values, the attenuation of hearing protection may be taken into account when hearing protection is worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurement and exposure assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe employer must assess noise exposure and, if necessary, conduct measurements to clarify whether action values or limit values are reached or exceeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe noise register therefore contains fields for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ework tasks and location,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLEX,8h,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLpAFmax,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLpCpeak,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emeasurement method and date,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eclassification against action and limit values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe risk assessment covers more than decibels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the noise risk assessment, the employer also needs to consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elevel, type, and duration, including impulse noise,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eparticularly sensitive employees,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003einteraction between noise and ototoxic substances,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003einteraction between noise and vibrations,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003erisk of masking warning signals or other important communication,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emanufacturer data and the possibility of choosing quieter equipment,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eresults from hearing tests,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eselection and attenuation of hearing protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLower action value – information and access to protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen noise exposure reaches or exceeds the lower action value, the employer must provide the affected employees with information and training on the risks and how to prevent them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the risks cannot be prevented in other ways, hearing protection must be made available from the lower action value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUpper action value – active action level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen exposure reaches or exceeds any of the upper action values, the employer must investigate the cause and take measures to reduce the exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this level, the following must be done, among other things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ehearing protection must be used when risks cannot be prevented in other ways,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emandatory signs for hearing protection must be present where the requirements are met,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ethe area should be cordoned off and access limited if possible,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ehearing tests must be offered to affected employees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHearing test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe employer must offer a hearing test to employees exposed to noise that reaches or exceeds any of the upper action values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearing tests should also be offered at levels from the lower action value when the risk assessment and exposure assessment indicate a risk of hearing damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package's noise register therefore contains a separate follow-up section for offered hearing tests, results accessible to the employer, and decided work environment measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIf hearing damage is detected\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a hearing test shows hearing damage and it is assessed as likely due to noise at work, the employer needs to, among other things, revise the risk assessment and measures, consider other employment without continued harmful exposure, and manage the need for examinations for other employees with similar exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVibrations – hand-arm and whole-body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFS 2023:10 specifies the following daily exposure values A(8):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-arm vibrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e action value 2.5 m\/s² and limit value 5.0 m\/s².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-body vibrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e action value 0.5 m\/s² and limit value 1.1 m\/s².\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package's vibration register has specific sections for both hand-arm and whole-body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCalculate the total daily A(8) exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn employee may use several vibrating machines or vehicles during the same workday. Exposure therefore needs to be assessed for each part-task and then combined into the total daily A(8) exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe register contains fields for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emachine or work task,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003etype of vibration,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003evibration value,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eusage time per day,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esource or measurement,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003efinal A(8) assessment per employee or group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer data or measurement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibration exposure can, under certain conditions, be estimated based on relevant manufacturer data combined with the actual usage time. If the data is not representative or if the uncertainty is too high, measurement may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe template therefore contains checkpoints for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewhether manufacturer data corresponds to actual usage,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewhether measurement has been carried out where necessary,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewhether exposure time is representative,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewhether several machines have been summed up,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewhether shocks and intermittent exposure have been considered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasures for vibrations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen vibration exposure exceeds the action value, or when the risk assessment otherwise warrants it, the employer must reduce the exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of measures that the template package helps to plan:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ealternative work methods,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eequipment with a lower vibration level,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003edamping seats or handles,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emaintenance of equipment and workspace,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eimproved workplace design,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003etraining in correct use,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003elimited exposure time and job rotation,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esufficient rest periods,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eprotection against cold and moisture during hand-arm exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLimit values must not be exceeded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a vibration limit value is exceeded nonetheless, the employer must immediately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ereduce exposure so that it is below the limit value,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003einvestigate the cause of the exceedance,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003etake measures to prevent it from happening again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same basic principle applies to noise: employees must not be exposed above noise limit values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMedical check-up for hand-arm vibrations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFS 2023:15 requires a medical check-up for employees exposed to hand-arm vibrations when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eexposure exceeds the action value of 2.5 m\/s² A(8),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eexposure occurs in a way that gives reason to suspect a risk of ill health, or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esimilar exposure has caused or given reason to suspect a vibration injury in another employee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the regulation, the check-up should normally be carried out before the employee is assigned to the work and thereafter periodically at intervals of no more than three years. For new or worsening signs of vibration injury, there are specific time requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecific symptoms to report\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe safety instruction reminds employees to report, among other things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003enumbness and tingling,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewhite fingers,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eimpaired sensation,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003epain in hands\/arms,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eback or neck problems with whole-body vibrations,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003etinnitus or other new\/worsened hearing impairment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAction hierarchy – start at the source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe separate action plan prioritizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eeliminate or replace noisy\/vibrating methods,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003etechnical measures,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eorganizational measures,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003epersonal protective equipment for remaining noise risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHearing protection is important when needed but should not be used as a substitute for technical and organizational measures that can reasonably be implemented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEffect check after measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe package contains specific fields for comparing pre- and post-values and documenting whether the measure has actually reduced exposure. This turns the action plan into an active work environment tool instead of a list of completed activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplements Medical Check-ups in Working Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product focuses on \u003cstrong\u003erisk assessment, exposure assessment, measurement, and actions\u003c\/strong\u003e. It complements the Mallbutiken separate product \u003cstrong\u003eMedical Check-ups in Working Life 2026\/2027\u003c\/strong\u003e, which focuses on administration, registers, ordering documentation, and follow-up of medical check-ups and fitness certificates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLegally\/regulation-wise reviewed for 2026\/2027\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documents were reviewed on \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 5, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on, among others:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAFS 2023:10 ch. 2\u003c\/strong\u003e – noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAFS 2023:10 ch. 3\u003c\/strong\u003e – vibrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAFS 2023:10 appendix 2–4\u003c\/strong\u003e – calculation and exposure values for vibrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAFS 2023:15 ch. 3 §§ 1–3\u003c\/strong\u003e – medical check-ups for vibrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAFS 2023:1\u003c\/strong\u003e – systematic work environment management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Work Environment Act (1977:1160)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 documents.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 files in total.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWord (DOCX) + PDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 A4 pages per format series.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital product – no physical item is sent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 85 dB always allowed if hearing protection is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 85 dB is both the upper action value and limit value for daily noise exposure, but the rules differ between how action values and limit values are assessed. For action values, hearing protection attenuation is disregarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMust noise always be measured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe employer must assess the exposure and take measurements to the extent necessary to determine whether action values or limit values are reached or exceeded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan manufacturer data be used for vibrations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, when the data is relevant to the actual usage. Otherwise, measurement or other better exposure assessments may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMust several vibrating machines be added together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The total daily exposure must be assessed when the employee uses several vibrating machines or vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is a medical check-up required for vibrations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong other instances, when hand-arm exposure exceeds the action value or when there are specific reasons to suspect vibration-related ill health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the package replace professional measurement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. When the operation's own assessment is not sufficient, expert measurement or occupational health services should be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe templates are general work environment materials. The actual assessment must be adapted to work tasks, machines, exposure patterns, measurement uncertainty, and the employees' individual conditions. 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