A large property management and development company has been fined £600,000 after five employees developed hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). What is this condition and what should have been done to
protect them?
Published 19.12.2019
One of our subscribers received a visit from an HSE inspector who criticised the employer’s failure to arrange adequate health surveillance for staff using vibrating tools. What’s required?
Published 19.03.2021
A council has been fined after failing to address an improvement notice issued after a hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) report. What action should you take if you receive an enforcement notice to
avoid a similar outcome?
Published 13.06.2022
A council was prosecuted because a number of staff were left with permanent damage to their hands as a result of using vibrating tools and equipment. How can you avoid ending up in the same position?
Published 01.03.2013
If an HSE inspector visits and asks to look at how you manage hand-arm vibration, are you prepared? What will they be looking for and what should you have in place to stay on the right side of the
law?
Published 13.04.2023
A construction firm has been fined for not controlling exposure to vibration, causing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Where did it go wrong and what controls should you have in place?
Published 13.10.2022
Exposure to vibration is a known health risk. Court cases usually focus on hand-arm vibration, but what about whole body vibration (WBV)? What’s the concern and is there anything you should be doing
to control it?
Published 27.02.2020
Land Rover has been accused of causing ten workers to develop hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). How did it happen and what can you do to avoid finding yourself in the same position?
Published 24.05.2011
HSE research shows that many businesses are unclear of their health surveillance responsibilities. What are they and might they apply to you?
Published 16.04.2013
A specialist firm which installs and repairs glass in buses and trains has been fined after 30 employees were diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome. How were so many affected before anything was
done about it?
Published 01.02.2022