Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) - Revision history

Editor: moved Hand-arm vibration syndrome to Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)

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Designing Buildings at 11:21, 15 December 2021

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	HSE inspector Christine Mellor said; “Exposure to hand-arm vibration is a well-known risk which Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd failed to adequately control. The company failed to heed warnings. Early health surveillance detected ill health but still this was not acted upon to prevent on-going exposure... This is a particularly serious case because of the extent and duration of failures. The breaches were repeated over several years and this resulted in persistent poor compliance.”		HSE inspector Christine Mellor said; “Exposure to hand-arm vibration is a well-known risk which Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd failed to adequately control. The company failed to heed warnings. Early health surveillance detected ill health but still this was not acted upon to prevent on-going exposure... This is a particularly serious case because of the extent and duration of failures. The breaches were repeated over several years and this resulted in persistent poor compliance.”

−	(Ref. ~~[http://press.hse.gov.uk/~~2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/])	+	(Ref. HSE 2018)

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Editor at 18:50, 1 November 2021

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	In March 2019, it was announced that Reactec and CoreRFID had developed HAVwear, a device worn like a watch to monitor vibration exposure when using power tools.		In March 2019, it was announced that Reactec and CoreRFID had developed HAVwear, a device worn like a watch to monitor vibration exposure when using power tools.

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	* Construction health risks.		* Construction health risks.
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	* RIDDOR.		* RIDDOR.
	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
		+	* Safety as a Service.
	* Safety management.		* Safety management.
	* Social distancing on construction sites.		* Social distancing on construction sites.

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Designing Buildings at 06:54, 30 November 2020

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	* Social distancing on construction sites.		* Social distancing on construction sites.

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Editor at 17:48, 26 May 2020

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	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
	* Safety management.		* Safety management.
		+	* Social distancing on construction sites.

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]]	+	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]]

Designing Buildings at 10:28, 23 August 2019

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	* Injuries on construction sites.		* Injuries on construction sites.
	* Manual handling.		* Manual handling.
		+	* Occupational health.
	* Personal protective equipment.		* Personal protective equipment.
	* RIDDOR.		* RIDDOR.

Designing Buildings at 09:25, 8 March 2019

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	(Ref. [http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/])		(Ref. [http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/])
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		+	In March 2019, it was announced that Reactec and CoreRFID had developed HAVwear, a device worn like a watch to monitor vibration exposure when using power tools.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Editor at 14:14, 22 November 2018

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	= Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 =		= Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 =

−	The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations were introduced under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, to improve protections for workers from the risks of vibration. They place a duty of care on employers to reduce employees’ risk from vibration.	+	The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations were introduced under the [[Health_and_safety_at_work_etc_act_1974\|Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974]], to improve protections for workers from the risks of vibration. They place a duty of care on employers to reduce employees’ risk from vibration.

	Employers must make an assessment the ‘exposure limit value’ and ‘exposure action value’. The ‘exposure limit value’ is the maximum exposure in one day by an employee; while the ‘exposure action value’ is the daily level at which employers must take controlling measures.		Employers must make an assessment the ‘exposure limit value’ and ‘exposure action value’. The ‘exposure limit value’ is the maximum exposure in one day by an employee; while the ‘exposure action value’ is the daily level at which employers must take controlling measures.
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	Operatives that are exposed to vibration should be able to recognise the early signs and symptoms of HAVS and have a health and safety officer who they can report to. They should also be aware of the control measures that the employer should have in place.		Operatives that are exposed to vibration should be able to recognise the early signs and symptoms of HAVS and have a health and safety officer who they can report to. They should also be aware of the control measures that the employer should have in place.

−	NB In October 2018, concrete contractor Castle & Pryor announced it had developed the 'Sindrilla' frame-mounted drilling system as a direct replacement for traditional hand-held rotary percussion drilling, intended to prevent HAVS.	+	NB: In October 2018, concrete contractor Castle & Pryor announced it had developed the [https://www.castle-pryor.co.uk/news/2018/sindrilla-drilling-havs-free-technology 'Sindrilla'] frame-mounted drilling system as a direct replacement for traditional hand-held rotary percussion drilling, intended to prevent HAVS.

	= Prosecution =		= Prosecution =
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	HSE inspector Christine Mellor said; “Exposure to hand-arm vibration is a well-known risk which Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd failed to adequately control. The company failed to heed warnings. Early health surveillance detected ill health but still this was not acted upon to prevent on-going exposure... This is a particularly serious case because of the extent and duration of failures. The breaches were repeated over several years and this resulted in persistent poor compliance.”		HSE inspector Christine Mellor said; “Exposure to hand-arm vibration is a well-known risk which Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd failed to adequately control. The company failed to heed warnings. Early health surveillance detected ill health but still this was not acted upon to prevent on-going exposure... This is a particularly serious case because of the extent and duration of failures. The breaches were repeated over several years and this resulted in persistent poor compliance.”

−	Ref [http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/]	+	(Ref. [http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/])

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	* Construction health risks.		* Construction health risks.

Designing Buildings at 08:08, 24 October 2018

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	Operatives that are exposed to vibration should be able to recognise the early signs and symptoms of HAVS and have a health and safety officer who they can report to. They should also be aware of the control measures that the employer should have in place.		Operatives that are exposed to vibration should be able to recognise the early signs and symptoms of HAVS and have a health and safety officer who they can report to. They should also be aware of the control measures that the employer should have in place.
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		+	NB In October 2018, concrete contractor Castle & Pryor announced it had developed the 'Sindrilla' frame-mounted drilling system as a direct replacement for traditional hand-held rotary percussion drilling, intended to prevent HAVS.

	= Prosecution =		= Prosecution =

Designing Buildings at 08:46, 19 June 2018

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	HSE inspector Christine Mellor said; “Exposure to hand-arm vibration is a well-known risk which Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd failed to adequately control. The company failed to heed warnings. Early health surveillance detected ill health but still this was not acted upon to prevent on-going exposure... This is a particularly serious case because of the extent and duration of failures. The breaches were repeated over several years and this resulted in persistent poor compliance.”		HSE inspector Christine Mellor said; “Exposure to hand-arm vibration is a well-known risk which Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd failed to adequately control. The company failed to heed warnings. Early health surveillance detected ill health but still this was not acted upon to prevent on-going exposure... This is a particularly serious case because of the extent and duration of failures. The breaches were repeated over several years and this resulted in persistent poor compliance.”
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		+	Ref [http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/ http://press.hse.gov.uk/2018/balfour-beatty-utility-solutions-ltd-fined-half-a-million-pounds-after-exposing-workers-to-debilitating-condition/]

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