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 Hand-arm vibration – abrasive technology that can help mitigate risks in manufacturing industries

Wednesday 31st August 2022
Nearly two million people at risk from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a serious and disabling condition that is preventable if appropriate controls are in place. Theo Simon, an application engineer specialist in abrasives at 3M, discusses situations where there is repeated and frequent use of hand-held power tools – such as orbital sanders and angle grinders, found in industries such as foundries, heavy steel fabrication and construction.
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 £50,000 vibration fine for Lancs County Council

Friday 27th May 2022
Lancashire County Council has been fined £50,000 after 15 employees working in the highways department developed Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVs) as a result of failure to control exposure to vibration. IOSH magazine spoke to UK Health and Safety Executive inspector Jennifer French, who investigated the case, about what happened.
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 Risks of whole-body vibrations

Wednesday 1st September 2021
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.
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 Hand-arm vibration case penalties cut for non-profit firm

Tuesday 13th July 2021
Places for People Homes successfully reduced its fine by showing how vulnerable people would suffer.
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 Saint Gobain subsidiary failed to protect against vibration risks

Thursday 11th March 2021
A number of employees were diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome at the construction giant’s foundry in Telford.
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Incompetent advice lands consultant in court

 Incompetent advice lands consultant in court

Tuesday 14th July 2020
A safety consultant has been prosecuted for providing inadequate and flawed advice on noise, vibration and hazardous substances.
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 Property co fined £600,000 for lack of HAVS surveillance

Thursday 14th November 2019
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has prosecuted a property management organisation after five employees developed hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). 
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 Rock drilling co and director sentenced over multiple HAVS cases

Tuesday 6th August 2019
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).
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 Learning from: expert witnesses

Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Three specialists outline five key lessons that OSH professionals can consider in their work.
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 Curotec sets new standards in workplace vibration management

Friday 19th July 2019
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.
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