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Making HAVS History: A dream that won’t buzz off!
In 1999, the Government reached a compensation deal worth £500million in the High Court which would see tens of thousands of former coal miners eligible to claim a share as a result of developing vibration white finger (VWF). It would be the first significant step in making HAVS History but
Why should I continuously monitor vibration levels?
Most organisations who work with vibration exposure in some form, know that under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, they are required to manage the risk of, and monitor, vibration exposure. However, the regulations only state the employers need to assess and manage the risk of vibration exposure:
Manage the risk of hand arm vibration in the workplace
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (the Vibration Regulations) state that employers must manage the risk of exposure to vibration levels for employees, in particular hand vibration. The aim of these regulations is to protect workers from the risks to health from vibration, with a particular focus on
Why you need a vibration monitoring system for construction activities
Health and safety is now a fundamental part of life on a construction site, which is a vast improvement on a few decades ago. However, we all know there are still a few areas that are overlooked. This is why we are looking at the need for a vibration monitoring
6 Ways to prevent hand arm vibration syndrome
Worldwide there are around 4.8 million people who are at risk of hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) or Whole-Body Vibration (WBV). In the UK an estimated two million people regularly use vibrating hand tools. HAVS is a serious, permanent condition, and alarmingly it’s on the rise with an increase of
What is HAVS and how you can prevent it?
Firstly, what is HAVS (hand arm vibration syndrome)? Well, it is a condition that is caused by prolonged exposure to vibration levels and can result in symptoms including; tingling fingers, numbness, loss of strength in hands, white finger, permanent numbness and a loss of grip. Common causes of HAVS are
10 Common Myths about Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Around 2.1 million workers in the UK are at risk of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) every single day. As many as 300,000 people are currently suffering from advanced stages of HAVS or WBV – Whole Body Vibration. HAVS, which is also commonly known as vibration white finger, is incurable
HAVSPRO Press Release
HAVSPRO is the latest, leading-edge workplace vibration management solution from Sixis Technology. HAVSPRO’s state of the art technology offers a sophisticated yet simple, accurate and cost-effective solution, providing: Real-time, on-tool vibration monitoring Proactive alerts for individual users and supervisors Intelligent cloud-based reporting Accurate guidance for risk assessments and training, and
Case Studies
Don’t just take our word for it when it comes to HAVSPRO and how it is helping organisations across the UK manage the risk of vibration exposure – read our customer case studies and hear what benefits they have found in the system.
Download Our Brochure
If you’d like to know more about HAVS continuous measuring and monitoring technology and discover how HAVSPRO works, download our brochure.
HAVSPRO monitors vibration levels accurately and triggers alerts to protect your staff and organisation against the risks of HAVS and WBV (whole body vibration).
HAVSPRO then collates all this data and creates customisable reports to help you prevent overexposure.
Find out everything you need to know in our brochure – simply complete the form!
The HAVSPRO system is a complete vibration management system giving you the ability to confidently reduce the risk of vibration exposure – protect your people and your business
Up-To-Date HAVS Information
The biggest HAVS News will normally come as a result of a HSE prosecution for not adhering to the Control of Vibration at Work 2005 regulations.
These regulations state that all businesses must ensure that the risks from vibration are controlled. They must also provide information, instruction and training to employees on the risk and the actions being taken to control risk. Plus, they should provide suitable health surveillance for anyone who is identified as at risk from the effects of vibration exposure.
The HSE will prosecute companies that do not operate within these regulations. If convicted, companies will be liable for fines, legal costs and compensation claims.
Find out more about the costs of not adhering to these regulations in our HAVS News story: The true cost of HAVS mismanagement
