HAND/ARM VIBRATION
optimised for low vibration, halved the vibration exposure level for the operative, increasing safe usage time by more than 200% and completed the task in only a third of the time taken using the existing disc.
Once you have the ‘in use’ vibration magnitude (MS2 figure) there is a simple calculation that will give you the HSE Points generated in one hour of use. HSE Guidelines state 100 points as Exposure Action Value (EAV) & 400 points as Exposure Limit Value (ELV).
MS2 X MS2 X 2 = HSE POINTS PER HOUR
Armed with that data a HAVi+ Trigger Timer on-tool monitor will accurately record the vibration exposure and communicate this exposure to the operative in real time.
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY REPORT HAVS DATA We have developed a new, game-changing
outcome-based reporting suite called ActivIQ, this includes a HAVSRiskIndex (HRI) that visualises the key data needed to effectively control exposure to vibration and allows managers to swiftly identify which individuals, teams, tools and tasks pose the greatest risk at a glance. Central to the report is a 0-5 HRI score which is based on overall operative exposure and alerts, the score and is backed up with insights and SmartRecommendations for improvement, gives health and safety managers the ability to understand the level of HAVs risk within the workforce and take steps to lower the score and ensure exposure as low as possible.
The accurate and reliable data contained in ActivIQ is collected directly from the measured exposures, to provide a real-time comparison of vibration magnitude with the industry benchmark to indicate sub-optimal tool performance or operator form. The data enables businesses to take tactical and strategic decisions quickly regarding a tool’s condition, operator exposure and whether additional training is needed for
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WHAT THE HSE SAYS: ‘If a hand-arm vibration measurement system is to be used then it should measure according to the requirements of BS EN ISO 5349-1: 2001. This standard specifies that vibration measurements shall be made on the vibrating surface at the point where the vibration enters the hand (or hands). In addition to the measurement methodology standard any equipment used to measure hand- arm vibration magnitudes should comply with BS EN ISO 8041:2005.’
operators to gain a better understanding of the dangers of over exposure to vibration.
You now have a suitable and sufficient risk assessment that contains accurate assessments of tool vibration magnitude and trigger time. You are also able to demonstrate continuous improvement using ActivIQ. What’s more, you are protecting your workforce from harm.
If you need any help with this, or need a friendly chat about how to address HAV management in your business, please feel free to get in touch, we’d love to help.
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