Articles On: Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
Hand-arm vibration syndrome, or HAVS, from working with vibrating power tools or machines at work
Unprotected exposure to vibrating tools leaves 30 employees with life changing hand injuries
Posted: 13 January 2022
Posted in: Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), Retail, Wholesale & Vehicle Repair, Work-related Illness, Disease & Ill-health
A glazing company based in High Wycombe has been fined for failing to assess the risks posed to employees who use vibrating tools. They have left a significant portion of their technicians with permanent injuries to their hands in the form of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). The company in question, PSV Glass & Glazing LTD, fits and repairs windows of large vehicles, such as trains and buses. As part of their role, employees used as special type of saw, often referred to as “Fein Cutters.” They were used to…
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Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome — Claim Compensation for HAVS or VWF
Posted in: Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), Vibration White Finger (VWF)
If you have suffered from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) or Vibration White Finger, contact our experts today. We can help you seek compensation on a no win, no fee * basis. We also offer a free claim assessment, and you’re under no-obligation to proceed with us. Call us on 08082391859^ to speak to our team. What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome? Hand-arm Vibration Syndrome (or HAVS) is an umbrella term for conditions that affects the fingers, hands and, sometimes, arms of workers who use hand-held power tools and machines.…
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