Legal

The current UK legislation in relation to HAVS includes

Health And Safety At Work Act 1974.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

Management Of Health And Safety At Work Regulations 1999.

Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive 2002.

Control of Vibrations Regulations 2005.

Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

UK employers must protect their employees from harmful effectsof vibration exposure transmitted by hand contact

Suitable health surveillance should be undertaken

where risk assessment indicates a risk to workers’ health.