Hand Arm Vibration Assessments

Hand-arm vibration comes from the use of hand-held power tools and is the cause of significant ill health (painful and disabling disorders of the blood vessels, nerves and joints). (Source: HSE)

Environmental Evaluation can provide comprehensive hand arm vibration assessments and practical control advice to ensure that your organisation meets its obligations under the Control of Vibration Regulations.

Measurement and assessment are undertaken, where appropriate, using guidance and procedures described in the following publications: 

 

• Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance L140 Hand-arm vibration
• The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
• BS EN ISO 5349-1:2001 Mechanical vibration- Measurement and Evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration – Part 1: General requirements.
• BS EN ISO 5349-2:2002 Mechanical vibration- Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration – Part 2: Practical Guidance for measurement at the workplace