Help with managing HAVs

Hand-arm vibration (HAV) remains
a big issue on all sorts of vibratory
tools and many companies are still
trying to find effective ways of
managing the risks.

The HSE insists we manage the
risks of hand-arm vibration more
effectively and introduction of the
HAVi hand-arm vibration indicator
is one solution. The simple, low cost
device ties or straps to any tool
measures exposure time and
calculates the HSE points the
operator has been exposed to.

The points system is
recommended by the HSE to help
indicate exposure levels and
recommends two guidance values
(EAV and ELV).

As the tool is used the HAVi
calculates the exposure and displays
the equivalent HSE points.When 100
points is reached an amber warning
light appears; when 400 points is
reached a red ELV warning light
appears.