Hand And Arm Vibration Nottingham

HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome) Exposure Assessment in Loughborough

This HAVS (Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome) exposure assessment carried out in Loughborough looked at how everyday use of hand-held power tools might be contributing to vibration exposure across different production roles on site

The aim of the project was to understand where vibration risks were most likely to occur during routine working tasks, particularly in areas where tools such as grinders, drills and sanders are used regularly throughout the day. These types of tools are often essential to fabrication, preparation and fitout work, but can also contribute to longer-term health concerns when used for extended periods without proper controls in place.

From general site observations, it was noted that employees across steel preparation, structural fabrication, painting and fitout roles were exposed to varying levels of vibration depending on the tools being used and how long they were in operation during each shift. In some cases, prolonged use of certain tools was highlighted as a potential contributor to increased daily vibration exposure over time.

Overall, the assessment provides a useful snapshot of HAVS risk at the time of survey and highlights practical steps — such as tool maintenance, job rotation and training — that could help reduce long-term vibration exposure moving forward.