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substitute alternative manufacturing methods or processes to eliminate the need for vibrating equipment. Where this is not possible, the best strategy is to purchase tools and equipment that produce less vibration.

Cold conditions
To control exposure to cold conditions you should:
    * ensure your workers take regular rest breaks in a warm place
    * ensure your workers wear non-slip footwear and clothing that is fitted and not too bulky or restrictive
    * provide personal protective equipment suitable for the task (for example, gloves to provide protection from the cold and also allow a good grip of the objects being handled).

Heat and humidity
For workers in hot and humid conditions, reduce temperature and humidity during manual tasks where possible by:
    * relocating work away from sources of heat
    * providing fans or air-conditioning
    * using screens, awnings and clothing to shield workers from radiant heat sources such as ovens, furnaces and the sun
    * enclosing hot processes and increasing ventilation
    * altering work schedules so that work is done at cooler times
    * providing a cool, well-ventilated area where workers can take rest breaks
    * ensuring that workers work at a sensible pace
    * providing a supply of cool drinking water.

Windy conditions
Consider minimising the risk of exposure to windy conditions by:
    * planning the route of work through protected pathways
    * using vehicles to transport items in outdoor conditions
    * co-ordinating tasks during low wind conditions.

Floors and surfaces
Keeping work areas clean, tidy and free of clutter or obstacles prevents workers from adopting awkward postures and reduces the level of exertion that may be required to reach over or around obstacles. Clean, smooth and flat surfaces can also reduce forces required to push and pull objects and prevent slips, trips and falls.

Lighting
Select lighting to suit the task performed. To prevent awkward or sustained postures that may arise from low or excessive levels of lighting, glare or reflection:
    * provide additional lighting, such as a lamp on a movable arm, where required
    * improve the layout of existing lights by lowering or raising them or changing their position in the work area
    * increase or decrease the number of lights
    * change the diffusers or reflectors on existing lights
    * change the lights to improve light levels or improve colour perception
    * change the orientation or position of the item to avoid shadows, glare or reflections
    * clean lights and light fittings regularly
    * use screens, visors, shields, hoods, curtains, blinds or external louvers to reduce reflections, shadows and glare
    * control natural light sources (particularly bright sunshine) on work pieces, screens and work surfaces by orientation and placement at 90 degrees to the source and/or