• Attend all health surveillance appointments arranged for your role or exposure type.
• Report any symptoms such as tingling hands, skin rashes, or breathing difficulties early.
• Use the correct PPE and controls to reduce exposure to dust, noise, and vibration.
• Follow trigger time limits for vibrating tools and rotate tasks to reduce exposure.
• Talk to your supervisor or a mental health first aider if you are struggling.
• Take regular breaks and stay hydrated throughout each working shift.
• Use welfare facilities to wash properly before eating, drinking, or smoking.
• Know the signs of occupational ill health in yourself and your workmates.
• Follow site drug and alcohol policies and never work while impaired.
• Get enough sleep and report to work well rested and fit for duty.

• DON'T skip health surveillance appointments — early detection prevents permanent damage.
• DON'T ignore early symptoms — tingling, itching, coughing, or ringing ears are warning signs.
• DON'T work without the required dust, noise, or vibration controls in place.
• DON'T exceed vibration trigger times — take breaks and swap to low-vibration tools.
• DON'T suffer in silence — seek help if your mental health is affecting you.
• DON'T work through extreme fatigue — tiredness causes mistakes that lead to accidents.
• DON'T eat or drink in the work area where you may ingest dust or chemicals.
• DON'T assume occupational health problems will just go away on their own.
• DON'T use drugs or alcohol before or during work shifts under any circumstances.
• DON'T work excessive hours without proper rest breaks between shifts.

See also: HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) | Mental Health & Wellbeing on Site