Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Electromagnetic (EM) Radiation Exposure Monitoring
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Monitoring
The Havsense system is designed to accurately monitor and allow assessment of vibration received by an individual within the workplace. Using real-world data from a triaxial measurement system to monitor Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV), measurements can be made in accordance with ISO5349-1/2. Going beyond averages taken from perfect laboratory settings, we can directly relate the data to the real world, the individual user and the specific task. Operators can be sure they are being safely monitored, while employers can be sure they can comply with the legislation.
Electromagnetic (EM) Field Measurement
Our sensors and probes are designed to assess levels of electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the workplace. We have designed and manufactured a broad range of probes that work with our meters to obtain accurate readings of EMF. These instruments are flexible and easy to use, while sufficiently powerful to analyse electromagnetic pulse fields, with specific application software for remote control and time/frequency analysis.
What are my Legal Obligations?
HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome)
The Law on HAVS/Hand-arm vibration requires employers to control vibration exposure in the workplace. Employers who do not ensure safe standards for their workers could be open to possible litigation. Find out more here:
EMF (Electromagnetic Fields)
The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work (CEMFAW) Regulations 2016 introduced mandatory limits on workers’ exposure to EMFs while they are engaged in their professional duties. These regulations require every employer to carry out an EMF risk assessment. Find out more about how this affects you here:
We deliver the solution to HAVS and EMF monitoring for operator and employer
HAVSco was created when a concept for the HAVsense Hand Arm Vibration measurement system was brought to market in the year 2000. This was when the EU was developing the ‘Physical Agents’ Directive. This Directive included vibration as a potential health hazard that needed to be ‘controlled’.
After bringing the HAVSense product to the market we looked at other areas of environmental monitoring to expand HAVSco to compliment the hand arm vibration monitoring system.
With new legislation being brought in, the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work (CEMFAW) regulations in July 2016, we looked to include other solutions for environmental monitoring . We introduced the MICRORAD system to monitor EM Fields in the workplace.
