PPT-Hand Arm Vibration; Network Rail update

Dr Martyn Davidson CMO NWR 2 Oct 2013 2 Havs Working Group established Support from all areas of the business Four workstreams established Gap analysis well under way Workstream areas Identification of at risk population. Health and Safety Consultant – HAVS. Reactec Ltd. HAVS sufferers face long term disablement. . There is no cure. . Prevention is the only option. . Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. What’s the problem?. To begin thank you for. Allowing Regional Rapid Rail to be presented to you today. For including the potential for passenger services between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga in the draft Auckland Plan pages 158 - 159. TB-RS-SHE-202-001 . ver1.04. What is Hand Arm Vibration (HAV)?. It is caused in industries associated with heavy or vibrating machinery. Examples - road breakers, rock drills, hand held grinders, electric hammer drills etc.. How Can I prevent it?. Use low vibration tools.. Try a different approach to your job.. Use the right tool for the job.. Keep blades and cutting edges sharp.. Reduce grip and pressure, allow the tool to do the work.. of . Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV). Related Diseases Caused by Work. Dr Bob Rajan . OBE JP PhD. Vicechair. SGUK. 1. 26/04/2021 21:30. Please study each slide with its accompanying notes to get to know the subject . Health Protection Team. January 2022. Occupational Health Hazards. About Hand Arm Vibration. A presentation by Wood.. 2. 1. What is Hand Arm Vibration?. 2. What are the health effects of Hand Arm Vibration?. Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a common occupational medicine condition caused by exposure to hand-arm vibration from the use of hand-held vibrating tools or hand contact with vibrating work su ��2 is such that, in the absence of special circumstances, the attribution of particular cases to the nature of the employment can be established or presumed with reasonable certainty.Th - Arm Vibration (HAV) Resource produced by Acquisition Safe ty, U.S. Navy Safety Center Afloat Safety Programs Office, Washington DC Vibration Exposure In the U.S. alone about 2.5 million workers are The health risks associated with exposure to HAV are well known. If your employees are at risk to HAV, you have a duty of care to manage and control these risks. For further information and advice co November 2019 - draft T he and management of hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) 1 The identification and management of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome SOM HAVS Special Interest Group Contents 1. Introduct Learning Objectives. Understand what are vibrations and the risks they cause. Recognize symptoms and effects . Hand arm and whole body vibrations. Preventing and reducing injury. What is Vibration? . Reactec Ltd. HAVS sufferers face long term disablement. . There is no cure. . Prevention is the only option. . Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. What’s the problem?. 5 . million power tool users in Great Britain*. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome . Synonyms. HAVS. Vibration white finger . Body Parts Affected. 3 components - Vascular, Sensorineural, musculoskeletal. likely causes local endothelial damage through mechanical trauma and leads to peripheral vasoconstriction.