Interesting Statistics

• Government estimates are that over 1 million UK workers are currently exposed to vibration over the Health and Safety executive action limit of 2.5m/s².

• There are over 300,000 reported symptoms of HAVS.

• HAVS is the most common disease reported under the Reporting of Injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrence, regulations (RIDDOR).

• 1 in 10 people who work regularly with vibrating tools will develop HAVS.

• HSE data reveals 3000 new HAVS claims notified each year