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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 fitted with a holster to […]

With Halloween just around the corner, it seems an appropriate time to highlight the importance of HAVS management to avoid a nightmare that lasts longer than a cold October evening. HAVS can haunt both employers and workers for years and it won’t give you the choice between ‘Trick or Treat’. To highlight the potential impact

As you know HAVS, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, a painful, debilitating, and serious condition that’s permanent once it develops. The symptom progression can be subtle and gradual, it is therefore imperative that the operators are aware of the condition symptoms as it can be difficult to detect until it’s too late. Making this a definite

There is a common assumption that battery powered tools emit lower vibration levels than traditionally-powered tools. And you can see why – less moving parts to generate power suggests lower vibrations, but is this assumption correct? We take a look at the findings of the recently published HSEs study: Hand-arm vibration and noise emissions of

Under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations all employers must be reducing the risk of HAVS for their employees. This means the risk from vibration needs to be assessed and control measures put in place to ensure over-exposure doesn’t occur. For more information on vibration risk assessment, download our free Guide: HAVS Risk Assessments

SIXIS Technology are showcasing their unique HAVS risk management solution, HAVSPRO, on stand 3/J50, with on-tool demonstrations of its capabilities at The Health & Safety Event at the NEC, 25th –27th April. The unique, proactive solution for the continuous measuring and monitoring of vibration exposure The ground-breaking solution for the accurate, real-time measurement and proactive

The Health & Safety Executive enforce the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, which aims to protect against hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and whole-body vibration health conditions. As a business or organisation who uses vibrating tools or equipment, you are legally required to manage the risk posed by vibration to as low as

When conducting your HAVS risk assessments, there are 2 main pieces of information that are used to assess risk: vibration magnitude and exposure time. Typically, there are two types of vibration magnitude data that can be used; assumed data or continuously measured and monitored data. The issue of using assumed data verses continuously measured and