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Minimising Risks
Physical environment

The physical work environment can be a source of stress and strain to workers. Employers can help to reduce these stresses by:

Ensuring noise levels are kept as low as possible.
Improving lighting levels and removing irritating flicker or glare.
Improving temperature and ventilation.
Providing well designed protective clothing and regular breaks in a warmer environment for workers who have to work in cold conditions or with frozen goods.
Providing suitable rest areas away from the workstation for workers to have recuperative breaks.
Reducing the need to use vibrating tools.
Providing vibration absorbing grips on tools and by maintaining them in a good state of repair.