News and Prosecutions
Health surveillance contractor used unqualified staff
29 March 2012
A medical screening company has been convicted of using unqualified staff to test hundreds of workers for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
Network Rail pays £68k vibration damages
16 February 2012
A track maintenance worker who developed carpal tunnel syndrome from using vibrating tools during 12-hour shifts has received £68,000 in compensation from his employer Network Rail.
Six safety breaches land county council with £91k penalty
10 January 2012
Suffolk County Council has been found guilty of a series of health and safety offences, including some which led to four workers developing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
Land Rover failed to assess vibration risk
28 April 2011
Land Rover’s failure to assess the risks of using vibrating hand tools at its Solihull plant has landed it with more than £80,000 in fines and costs.
Council failed to act on vibration syndrome
24 January 2011
In a rare prosecution under vibration Regulations, Cheshire East Council has been ordered to pay more than £11,000 in penalties after an employee developed severe hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
Articles
NEBOSH diploma article: bad vibes
07 November 2011
In his series for NEBOSH National Diploma students, Lawrence Bamber details the risks posed by vibration, its effects on the individual and assessment and control of exposure.
Site specifics: vibration
20 June 2011
Bridget Leathley sifts out the useful information on the internet about vibration monitoring and control.
HAVS and HAV nots
07 December 2009
In a companion piece to his article in September’s issue on how to ensure vibration data is accurate, Peter Wilson sets out the components of a HAVS management programme.
Light touch: monitoring hand-arm vibration
12 October 2009
Businesses waste a lot of money on hand–arm vibration assessment, argues Peter Wilson. Instead he offers a pragmatic guide to best practice in effective risk assessment.
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