Hand arm Vibration Awareness (HAVs)

What is hand arm vibration syndrome?

Types of tools and equipment that emit vibration and can lead to HAVS and VWF
Health effects caused by over exposure and symptoms
Employer duties
Manufacturers duties
Exposure levels
How to reduce the risks
Regulations that apply
It will be explained how:

Vibration is transmitted from work processes into workers hands and arms
It is caused by operating hand-held power tools, such as angle grinders, sanders and lawn mowers
It is caused by holding materials being processed by a machine such as a pedestal grinder