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Managing Risks associated with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
Introduction
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a relatively modern phenomenon that can result from the gripping of power tools that transmit vibration. The issue gained prominence in the 1990’s following large numbers of civil claims being made by ex-miners and others from heavy industry alleging they were suffering the effects of Vibration White Finger (VWF) – one of the more severe outcomes of prolonged exposure to vibration.
In 2005 specific new legislation was introduced to control employee exposure to vibration. The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 sets out exposure action and limit values for employers to respond to (in a similar way to the thresholds stipulated for noise control).
The featured criminal case below details a fairly typical situation where a council was fined £200,000 after its failures led to employees developing hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
During 2017 – 2019, two council employees developed HAVS and a further four were diagnosed with CTS as a result of prolonged and uncontrolled exposure to hand arm vibration while working in the grass cutting team or when carrying out arboriculture activities.
The case demonstrates that there can be some very costly repercussions for public authorities who fail to adequately manage the risks.
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