Managing Vibration Exposure to Protect Worker Health and Compliance
Arthian’s consultants provide specialist hand-arm vibration (HAV) monitoring to help employers assess and control the risks associated with vibrating tools and equipment. Our consultants deliver detailed exposure assessments, risk evaluations, and control strategies in line with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, utilities, or maintenance, we can help you protect your workforce from developing health conditions such as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), and enable regulatory compliance.
Regular use of vibrating tools can lead to serious and irreversible health conditions, including:
HAVS is a reportable condition under RIDDOR, and employers have a legal duty to assess and control exposure. Failure to do so can result in enforcement action, compensation claims, and reputational damage.
We combine technical accuracy with a practical understanding of site operations. Our consultancy support is tailored to your tools, tasks, and workforce, and aligns with HSE guidance and recognised good practice. We provide actionable insights with clear control recommendations, and offer training and awareness sessions to support long-term risk management.
We measure the vibration levels of tools and equipment using calibrated tri-axial accelerometers, providing:
We calculate daily exposure points for each worker using:
Our consultants provide a full HAV risk assessment, which may include:
We support your workforce with:
We measure the vibration levels of tools and equipment using calibrated tri-axial accelerometers, providing:
We calculate daily exposure points for each worker using:
Our consultants provide a full HAV risk assessment, which may include:
We support your workforce with:
Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.
National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.
Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.
Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.
You should carry out HAV assessments if:
The EAV is 2.5 m/s² A(8). If this level is reached or exceeded, employers must take action to reduce exposure and implement a programme of control.
The ELV is 5.0 m/s² A(8). This is the maximum daily exposure permitted by law. Exceeding this level is a breach of the regulations.
Exposure is calculated based on the vibration magnitude of the tool and the duration of use. We use real-time measurements or validated data to calculate daily exposure points.
Not necessarily. We help you prioritise tools based on usage, vibration levels, and risk. Representative sampling is often sufficient for compliance.
Yes. We advise on low-vibration tools, maintenance schedules, administrative controls, and training to reduce exposure and improve safety.
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