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News Release from: Health and Safety Executive | Subject: Hand-arm vibration (HAV)
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 October 2005
New guidance on the hand arm vibration
HSE has published a new comprehensive guide on Hand-arm vibration (HAV).
HSE has published a new comprehensive guide on Hand-arm vibration (HAV) The guide, "Hand-arm vibration: Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005" gives advice of what needs to be done to reduce and control the risks of HAV under the Control of Vibration Work Act 2005
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 13 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new guide is aimed at employers, health and safety advisors, specialists and occupational health professionals.
Exposure to HAV occurs in many industries, particularly where the use of power tools is extensive, like in the construction, mining and manufacturing industries.
The book includes practical guidance on a number of issues like: how to do risk assessments, estimating vibration exposure and arranging health surveillance to name a few.
There are additional chapters providing technical and medical guidance for vibration technicians and medical and nursing staff.
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