What Is HAVS? Causes, Symptoms and Employer Responsibilities

30th Jan 2023

The use of hand-held vibrating power tools for long periods of time and/or repeated and frequent use can lead to a permanent and painful injury called Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).…

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What Is Whole-Body Vibration (WBV): Causes, Risks and Employer Responsibilities

11th Aug 2022

You may already be familiar with Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) due to several high-profile fines that the HSE have given out over recent years, but Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is also…

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HAVS Fines and Prosecutions in the UK

07th Nov 2021

The use of hand-held vibrating power tools for long periods of time and/or repeated and frequent use can lead to a permanent and painful injury called Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).…

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How to Calculate HAV Exposure: Using Vibration Exposure Points

24th Oct 2019

If you want to manage and control Hand Arm Vibration risk then measuring an individual’s vibration exposure is a must. In this article we look at how to use the…

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8 Top Tips for Preventing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

07th Oct 2019

Low hand or body temperature can increase the risks of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) symptoms occurring including finger blanching and damage because of reduced blood circulation. One of the…

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Human Vibration

Information on hand-arm and whole-body vibration, exposure limits and assessing vibration risk at work.

What Is HAVS? Causes, Symptoms and Employer Responsibilities

What Is Whole-Body Vibration (WBV): Causes, Risks and Employer Responsibilities

HAVS Fines and Prosecutions in the UK

How to Calculate HAV Exposure: Using Vibration Exposure Points

8 Top Tips for Preventing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)