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Measures to be taken against vibration exposure can be listed as:

• Choosing tools that do the job best and give the least vibration exposure,
• Planning the necessary maintenance works such as sharpening the tools, lubricating

and adjusting the engine,

• Reducing the hours worked by the employee with the vibrating tool,
• Arranging the work so that vibrating and non-vibrating tools are used alternately,

• Arrangement of working style and workplace in accordance with ergonomic

principles in order to minimize vibration stress,
• Supporting the vibrating tool handle or the place where the tool and worker is in

contact with vibration-absorbing materials,

• Fingers and palms of the gloves are supported by vibration-absorbing materials.
1.1.1.3. Noise

Noise can be defined as unwanted disturbing sounds. The most negative effect of noise is
that it causes hearing loss. A person who is constantly exposed to noise during work may

experience occupational hearing loss. It has been determined that noise can cause various

mental disorders with nervous and digestive system diseases as well as hearing loss.
Measures to be taken to eliminate or reduce noise exposure can be listed as;

• If possible, replacing the equipment causing the noise with the non-noiseless

equipment, if not with the appropriate equipment that emits the least noise,
• Designing the workplace and work environment considering the exposure to noise,

• Moving the noise source into a separate compartment,

• Covering places such as walls, ceilings and floors where sound can transfer and
reflect with sound absorbing material,

• Maintenance of work equipment at regular intervals,

• Limiting the employee's exposure to noise,
• Organizing working periods by giving adequate rest breaks.

1.1.1.4. Thermal Comfort
For the working environment that will ensure the comfort of the employees, all thermal

comfort conditions created by environmental (such as humidity and heat sources in the

workplace), work-related and personal factors (such as clothing, weight, age, metabolism)
must be met. The high temperature of the environment may have negative effects on the

employee such as excessive sleepiness, fatigue, low blood pressure, dizziness, decreased
body resistance, excessive sweating, decreased work efficiency, red spots that cause itching,

hypersensitivity, anxiety and concentration disorders.

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