July 21, 2021
A buildings material manufacturer has been sentenced after a worker was diagnosed with HAVS after repeatedly using vibrating tools above the recommended limits; and a second worker sustained electrical burns in a separate incident. Read More
June 21, 2021
Here we take a look at the different ways that workplace noise affects staff, and what you can do about it. Read More
December 14, 2020
Liverpool housing association company Onward Homes Ltd has been fined after four employees developed a debilitating nerve condition over a period of several years. Read More
December 7, 2020
An engineering company has been fined after a worker was diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Read More
November 19, 2020
Mary Cameron, Team Leader within SOCOTEC’s Occupational Hygiene team, discusses the impact that HAV exposure has on employees within the rail sector and the actions that organisations can take to effectively reduce and eliminate exposure. Read More
October 20, 2020
Mary Cameron, team leader within SOCOTEC’s Occupational Hygiene team, discusses the role that measured vibration levels and manufacturer’s data plays when assessing HAV exposure and implementing subsequent control measures. Read More
October 1, 2020
SOCOTEC outlines some of the most common hazards and risks that construction workers may encounter, as well as the relevant legislation and control measures that ensure that the level of risk is kept as low as possible. Read More
August 26, 2020
HAV Inspection and Enforcement Guidance document replaces the Topic Inspection Pack on Hand-arm Vibration. Read More
July 22, 2020
A vehicle sales company and an occupational health & safety consultant have been fined for a breach of HAVS regulations. Read More
August 1, 2019
Take action to protect employees from hearing damage with Casella’s NoiseSafe. Read More