news£600k fine after employees develop HAVs
A PROPERTY management and development organisation has been fined after five employees developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).
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newsCouncil’s six figure fine for HAVs failings
DACORUM BOROUGH Council has been fined for exposing seven grounds maintenance workers to Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS), caused by excessive use of power tools.
newsDirector’s suspended sentence for HAVS cases
A COMPANY providing specialised services in rock drilling, cliff stabilisation and rock anchors, and its director, have been sentenced after a number of workers were diagnosed with hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
newsORR warns rail industry to refocus on safety
THE OFFICE of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Annual Report on Health and Safety which stresses that Britain’s railway remains one of the safest railways in Europe for passengers, but warns that the rate of improvement has shown signs of slowing.
productControlling vibration risk in the workplace
VIBRATION IN the workplace is increasingly making the headlines as the consequences of years of unmanaged exposure come to the fore in terms of life-changing injuries and compensation pay-outs.
newsRail occupational health figures ‘wake-up’ call
THE RAIL industry needs to do more to protect workers from serious occupational and mental health issues, an experienced health and safety professional has warned.
articleGet to grips
Companies need to take a proactive approach to managing exposure to HAV, and Andrew Mee gives an insight into how you can get to grips with the law.
productASA questions HAVWEAR’s credibility
WRIST-MOUNTED vibration measurement has come under criticism and the Advertising Standards Authority has rejected a subsequent complaint by the manufacturer.
newsHAVS fine for Staffordshire company
A TRAIN refurbishment company has been sentenced after exposing workers to hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
productAdvancements in HAV management
At HAVi technology never stands still; constant development and product innovation is required to keep ahead of the curve when it comes HAV management.
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