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.
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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.
productWake-up call on workplace vibration
In late 2018, Network Rail carried out a review of their Hand-Arm Vibration risk controls. The firm already had robust processes in place, but was keen to develop best practice – so they issued operators with Curotec’s new Q2 personal vibration monitor. And what happened next was a revelation.
newsFine for not recognising hand arm vibration risk
BRITISH AIRWAYS Avionic Engineering Limited has been fined for failing to assess the risk to workers from hand arm vibration.
productHand-arm vibration management
THE Q2 from Curotec represents the state of the art in workplace vibration management – it is the only HSE-compliant personal vibration monitor that measures actual vibration emissions.
productWhite Paper on XRF analysis
Niton has published a White Paper
highlighting the benefits of portable,
handheld XRF instruments for
positive material identification.
With this becoming a requirement,
both on site, under the API 510 / 570 /
653 sta
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