HAV Control Ltd

Hand Arm Vibration Testing

Hand-arm vibration can cause a range of conditions collectively known as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), as well as specific diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

HAV Control Limited - Highly specialised company offering business solutions that aid the implementation and management of every aspect of vibration management, including hand arm vibration, to assist in complying with the new UK and European legislation regarding the control of vibration in the workplace. We specialise in the field of hand arm vibration testing.

Our vibration services including our hand arm vibration testing service and management are tailored to meet your specific requirements.

All products and services are offered with the highest level of technical sales support and advice, with free on site evaluation:

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Hand Arm Vibration Management

HAV Control Limited are specialists in Vibration Management including hand arm vibration, offering a tailored package to suite an organisations Health and Safety requirements and working procedures. In compliance with the European Legislation, ''The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005''. Organisations are guided through every stage of an effective HAV’s (Hand Arm Vibration) strategy, from conception to a complete management system - and its implementation.

Our Service Includes:

• A Free On-Site Survey
• This is an observation by one of our trained consultants, who will give advice on potential areas of risk, especially in the hand arm vibration areas
• Vibration Analysis, including hand arm vibration
• We measure all processes in accordance with BS EN ISO 5349 [1] [2] as stipulated by the European Legislation to give real time process test results.
• A professional report is presented stating the findings of the vibration signatures and our recommendations.
• Exposure time before reaching exposure action limit (EAV) of 2.5m/s².
• Exposure time before reaching exposure limit value (ELV) of 5m/s².
• Alternative processes can be offered for evaluation.

Quality Assured Calibration: UKAS / ISO

HAV Control Ltd (Hand Arm Vibration) also offer a complete range of calibration services for all types of Vibration Control and Hand Arm Vibration Testing Monitoring Equipment as well as general instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, DVM's, Oscillators, Sound Level Meters, PAT Testers etc Our Calibration Laboratories use the highest quality equipment providing accurate repeatable readings and our Certificates of Calibration come as standard with pre/post readings and uncertainties.

Because of our commitment to quality, we hold accreditation for both UKAS (17025) and BS EN ISO 9001:2008. Our Hand Arm Vibration services are second to none.

Remember
By law, as an employer, you must assess and identify measures to eliminate or reduce risks from exposure to hand-arm vibration so that you can protect your employees from risks to their health.

Hand-arm vibration is vibration transmitted from work processes into workers' hands and arms. Regular and frequent exposure to hand-arm vibration can lead to permanent health effects. Hand-arm vibration can cause a range of conditions collectively known as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), as well as specific diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome.