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HAVS Guidance

Update Details: A new General-Guidance document on Hand-Arm Vibration as been added.

General guidance document for providing training on the use and management of vibrating equipment, hand-arm vibration and the risks from Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

This guidance includes the following sections;

  • Harm and Ill Effects of Hand–Arm Vibration
  • Regulations relating to the use of vibrating equipment
  • Exposure Action Values (EAV) and Exposure Limit Values (ELV)
  • Employees at risk of HAVS
  • Equipment that causes HAVS
  • Providing information and training
  • Health surveillance
  • Preventing Disability
  • Controlling the risk from HAVS

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