Prevention of HAVS in the Workplace
Posted by: bryan in Untagged on
Dec 9, 2009
To Prevent HAVS in the workplace, an employer can train their employees to:
- replace older tools with minimal to no vibration
- use tools that are ergonomically designed, anti-vibration isolators, or tools with vibration-dampening handles
- Take a break from use of vibrating tools every hour, or rotate between vibrating and non-vibrating tools
- Keep tools sharpened and in good working condition
- Don't grasp tools tightly
- Wear tight fitting, padded gloves. Invest in specially designed gloves that absorb shock and dampen vibration
- In cold and wet weather, keep clothing dry and warm
