What is HAVS?

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). HAVS is a life-changing condition that leaves the sufferer with significant ill health. HAVS is an irreversible injury affecting blood vessels, nerves, and joints such as carpal tunnel syndrome and Vibration White Finger (VWF). This can have a drastic impact on the sufferer’s ability to use their hands. Under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 employers must assess and identify measures to eliminate or reduce risks from exposures to harmful vibration and where required, to provide appropriate training and ongoing health surveillance. If, as an employer, you do not do that then you not only put your employees at risk of a terrible disabling injury, but you also put your business at risk through substantial financial penalties as well as the loss of reputation.

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