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Hand-arm vibration reduction on construction sitesDavid SmeathamNoise and Vibration Specialist Inspector, Manchester What is HAVS? Regular long term exposure to hand-arm vibration (HAV) disrupts blood circulation Vascular Neurological Musculo-skeletal Painful and disabling Occupational Health Avoid the use of hand held tools (examples) Choosing the right tool Availability of tools Is it the best tool for the job? Suitability Efficiency Is it low vibration? Implement purchasing / hiring policy Manage the exposure to HAV Points and the regulations .uk/vibration Provide information Information and training Risks/symptoms Control measures Correct tool use Keeping warm and dry (clothing gloves) Avoid smoking Keep equipment well maintained Tools Attachments Health surveillance Any questions? HAV reduction on construction sites Manufacturer End user Manufacturer Hire company End user Manufacturer Hire company End user Manufacturer Hire company End user Purchasing Purchasing policy: lead or follow demand? Low vibration, high efficiency equipment Maintenance advice Training for fitters HAV data measured in accordance with [best available standards] Maintenance Planned in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance Take care over anti-vibration systems Advising Upstream – active Downstream – point of hire - reactive Advising upstream Tool selection focussed on job and environment “… holes not drills …” HSE, manufacturers’ other sources Advising at point of hire Data in a useful format – or formats Colour coded Time to action value, time to limit value Vibration ms-2 HSE points Advising at point of hire Data on a label or swing-ticket Figures from database Advisory leaflet Information system 2007 OLD Green, amber, red Each item had one colour set by 8-hour exposure Transition between colours based on earlier guidance NEW Green, amber, red Each item has green, amber and red times Transitions based on action and limit values in regulations Informati