HAVs awareness

The Hire Association Europe, whose membership includes companies from the tool, equipment and plant hire sectors, has been working with suppliers of HAVS (hand arm vibration syndrome) products to raise awareness of the condition.

Reactec, which specialises in the management of exposure to vibration from power tools has become a member of the Association and is keen to increase the information available on HAVS management. The company has developed the HAVmeter, a device which monitors workers' exposure to vibration through the use of power tools.