When it comes to measuring and monitoring levels of Hand-Arm (HAV) and Whole Body (WBV) Vibration exposure, many businesses still rely on traditional methods such as using manufacturers’ data and adding the K factor, assuming data accuracy at the time of measurement, and then, in both cases, asking the operators how long they used the tool for, then calculating using the HSE ready reckoner.
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When it comes to measuring and monitoring levels of Hand-Arm (HAV) and Whole Body (WBV) Vibration exposure, many businesses still rely on traditional methods such as using manufacturers’ data and adding the K factor, assuming data accuracy at the time of measurement, and then, in both cases, asking the operators how long they used the tool for, then calculating using the HSE ready reckoner.
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The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, a regulation that all business should comply with, it states that we should ‘’Protect workers’ health & safety from vibration exposure due to vibratory equipment transmitted by hand contact” it aims to ensure that employees do not experience harm to their health due to hand-arm vibration.
As an employer, you should be focused on managing and mitigating the risks associated with exposure to vibration, and taking all the necessary steps you to reduce the risks to be ALARP.
The latest report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on British construction reveals concerning statistics: in the 2022/23 period, 69,000 workers suffered from work-related ill health, while 53,000 experienced non-fatal injuries.
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The vibration Regulations require employers to: To protect employees, and to comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 Employers need to assess the risks from vibration and implement measures to control them. Regulation 3(4) applies to all the employers involved and each will have a responsibility: (a) to their own employees; (b)
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How Prioritising Health Benefits Your Bottom Line Making HAVS a priority in your business can have numerous positive benefits, including financial. It helps prevent costly prosecutions, streamlines tool management, and enhances brand reputation. As you’re aware, employers have a legal duty to ensure employee health and safety, you must conduct risk assessments. Failure to comply
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HAVSPRO, a new HAVS monitor solution for the accurate, real-time measurement and monitoring of workplace vibration, will protect employees from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Whole-Body Vibration (WBV), while helping employers to not only meet, but exceed Health & Safety standards. With an estimated two million UK workers exposed to the risk of debilitating
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With circa 2 million people in the UK suffering with HAVS and the number of new cases rising, we have taken a look at some of the cases that have made the news in 2022 so far. HAVS in the News: Ross & Catherall Limited Ross & Catherall Limited are manufactures and supplies of metal
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