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HAV Monitoring
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.
HAV Control | How do we accurately identify the real cause of the risk?
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)
Employee Safety and HAVS
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
Without continually monitoring HAVS, how do you defend yourself in the face of litigation?
Without continually monitoring HAVS, how do you defend yourself in the face of litigation? This is the “Million Dollar” question, as without being able to prove your business has taken enough measures and the correct steps to reduce the risk to As Low As Reasonably Practicable, your business maybe left
Raynaud’s Awareness Month 2024
Raynaud’s Awareness Month 2024 Given that February is the national Raynaud’s Awareness Month 2024(https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/raynauds-awareness-month-2024/) dedicated to raising awareness of Raynaud’s Syndrome and the effects it can have, we want to reiterate the significance of appropriately managing the risks of Raynaud’s and HAVS in your organisation and eliminate the potential human
How do YOU monitor HAVS exposure levels?
How do YOU monitor HAVS exposure levels? The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 aims to ensure that individuals 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. But
The Legal Side of HAVS: Compliance and Consequences for Businesses
Every employer, no matter the size or nature of their operation, has a duty of care when it comes to the safety of their employees and must carry out accurate risk assessments. Failing to follow these legal requirements, can result in serious consequences for a business. If your business doesn’t
Can your business afford to not take HAVS seriously?
When it comes to HAVS compliance, being non-compliant and not taking effective actions can lead to hefty fines of six figures, costly legal fees and compensation claims (with an abundance of No Win No fee companies) but, with the right monitoring system and effective risk assessments in place, it’s totally
A quick look at how HAVSPRO works…
Thinking of trying HAVSPRO, but not sure how it works? Here is a quick breakdown of the system and its benefits: 1️⃣ Each operator has their own sensor, programmed with their unique details, HAVS points values and even a reminder for their next health review date. 2️⃣ Each tool is
HAVS, EAV, ELV, ALARP… What are they and what do they mean?
HAVS, (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) is a permanent and painful condition that causes numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, also painful joints and muscle weakening. The symptom progression can be subtle and gradual, it is therefore imperative that the operators are aware of the condition symptoms as it
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 learn more about HAVS and WBV, and discover how HAVSPRO works, download our brochure.
HAVSPRO supports vibration exposure monitoring by capturing vibration data, calculating exposure and providing real-time alerts for both HAV and WBV.
HAVSPRO then collates this data and creates customisable reports to support risk assessment and exposure management, helping you identify changes and trends in vibration exposure.
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HAVSPRO supports vibration exposure monitoring, giving you greater visibility of exposure data to help support risk assessment and exposure management across your business.
Up-To-Date HAVS Information
Some of the biggest HAVS news stories arise from HSE enforcement action and prosecutions relating to failures to manage the risks associated with vibration exposure under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
The Regulations require employers to assess the risks associated with vibration exposure and take appropriate action to control those risks. Employers must also provide employees with information, instruction and training about vibration-related health risks and the measures being taken to manage them. Suitable health surveillance is also required where employees are identified as being at risk from vibration exposure.
The HSE can take enforcement action, this can include prosecution for 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