Vibration

Ignoring the risks of whole-body vibration exposure can lead to misery for vehicle operators, and hefty sickness bills for their employers. As industry ramps up after extended shutdowns, the risks could be more present than ever.

Places for People Homes successfully reduced its fine by showing how vulnerable people would suffer.

A number of employees were diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome at the construction giant’s foundry in Telford.

A safety consultant has been prosecuted for providing inadequate and flawed advice on noise, vibration and hazardous substances.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted a property management organisation after five employees developed hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). 

A Devon-based firm that provides services in rock drilling, cliff stabilisation and rock anchors has been fined after three workers were diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).

Three specialists outline five key lessons that OSH professionals can consider in their work.

Game-changing technology from Curotec makes continual monitoring of workplace vibration a practical reality – giving employers a powerful new tool for managing the risk of Hand-Arm Vibration and Whole Body Vibration.

 Safety & Health Expo is delighted to present its line-up of inspirational speakers set to entertain and inform at ExCeL London next week, on 18-20 June.

Following research with over 200 businesses, Reactec – the award-winning UK market leader in the provision of monitoring technology for hand-arm vibration (HAV*) risk – has this month launched a new multi-purpose device called RASOR which creates a connected worker environment with Reactec’s on-line Analytics and supports lone workers.