Two partners in a construction firm have received fines for failing to control the risks of using vibrating tools.

A new HAVS system accurately records and monitors exposure to hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and whole-body vibration (WBV) to protect the workforce.

A court has fined Lancashire County Council £50,000 after several of its employees developed hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).

Construction puts workers at risk of developing hand-arm vibration syndrome. Billy O’Brien advises construction managers what to look out for and how to prevent it.