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Brexit and Health and Safety Law – Will Anything Change?

The vote to leave the European Union on the 23rd of June has sent shockwaves through Britain and the rest of the world, and it seems that some sort of Brexit is going to happen. Quite what that will look like is anyone’s guess at the moment, but it is certain to mean that areas…

What Is HAVS and How Does It Affect People?

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a condition caused by repeated use of a vibrating machine that is in some way held while in operation. HAVS is caused by the vibrations of machinery causing damage to nerves and blood vessels in the hand. The syndrome, which has been previously known as vibration white finger (VWF), increases…

Pneumatic Hand Tools and Hand-Arm Vibration (HAVS) Problems

Here at Worlifts we’re committed to the health and safety cause. It’s an essential part of every organisation’s procedures to include advice and help for people operating machinery. Some safety precautions are obvious, such as helmets and safety harnesses, but there are many other areas that need to be considered. For example, Hand Arm Vibration…