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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
Avoid being haunted by HAVS Non-compliance…
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’.
What’s the difference? – Tool mounted and Wearable monitoring systems.
What’s the difference between tool mounted and Wearable monitoring systems? This is a question we often get asked and one we’re always happy to answer. Having a tool mounted monitoring system, over a wearable monitor, such as a watch, removes variables that effect the data gathered. With wearable tech, there
Controlling HAV Risks
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 aim to ensure that individuals do not experience harm to their health due to hand-arm vibration. Therefore, your primary focus as an employer, should be on managing and mitigating the risks associated with exposure to hand-arm vibration. Whenever there is exposure to
Not just ticking boxes
How do you behave when nobody is looking? Well, only you know, and we’ll have to take your word for it. This is also the same story for your employees… In most cases, it doesn’t cause a significant issue if KPI’s aren’t being met, but when it comes to health
Introducing Barney Philips
In the ever-evolving landscape of businesses, the success of any organization relies heavily on its ability to attract and retain top-tier talent. It is with great pleasure and excitement that we introduce Barney Phillips, our new Installation Technician to the team here at HAVSPRO. Barney brings with him a wealth
Introducing Vickie Slaney
It is with pleasure and excitement that we introduce Vickie Slaney, our new Business Development Manager at HAVSPRO. Vickie, brings a wealth of experience in the world of business and a skill set perfectly tailored to our vision and objectives. With an impressive background spanning over 20 years in business
HAVS Exposure Limits – EAV, ELV and what they mean.
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
Don’t assume battery powered tools emit lower vibration levels
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
Reducing the Risk of HAVS – An Employers Guide
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
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
