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Occupational Health

Hand Arm Vibration (HAVs)

Understand HAVs, a serious condition from vibration exposure, and the 2005 regulations aimed at protecting workers.

Understanding HAVs

The 2005 Vibration Regulations aim to protect workers from vibration-related risks.

Regulations for Vibration Safety

The 2005 Vibration Regulations aim to protect workers from vibration-related risks.

Adverse Effects of HAV

Continuous exposure to vibration can lead to permanent health issues.

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Recognizing HAV Symptoms

Symptoms include numbness, pain, and difficulty handling small objects or working in cold environments.

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Hand Arm Vibration (HAVs)

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Why Testing is Important

HAV can lead to adverse health effects. Numerous studies have shown that consistent and regular exposure to Hand Arm Vibration can lead to permanent adverse health problems, which are most common with contact with vibrating tools and when it becomes a consistent and momentous part of an employees’ job.

Hand-arm vibration can cause a range of conditions collectively known as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVs), as well as specific diseases such as white finger or Raynaud’s syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. Vibration syndrome has adverse circulatory and neural effects in the fingers. The signs and symptoms include numbness, pain, tingling, blanching (turning pale and ashen), problems while working in a cold environment and difficulties picking up small objects. Also known as vibration white finger, it has been estimated by the HSE that there are 288,000 sufferers in the UK.

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