How to Log HAVS Exposure on Site Every Day: A Supervisor's Routine
A practical daily routine for logging hand-arm vibration exposure on site. What to record, when to record it, and how to make daily HAVS logging stick on a busy crew.
HAVS Compliance Guides
Practical guides on HAVS exposure calculation, risk assessments, trigger times, and record-keeping — for UK contractors who need compliance sorted, not safety consultancy sold.
HAVS Symptoms and Vibration White Finger: What Site Supervisors Should Watch For
The early symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome and vibration white finger, explained for supervisors. What to watch for in your crew, the three components of HAVS, and when to refer a worker for health surveillance.
HAVS Assessment vs Risk Assessment: What's the Difference?
HAVS assessment and HAVS risk assessment are different things and confusing them creates real compliance gaps. Side-by-side explainer with what each covers, who does it, and what HSE expects to see.
HAVS Points System Explained: How to Convert m/s² to Exposure Points
How the HAVS exposure points system works. Convert vibration magnitude (m/s²) to points per hour, add across tools, and check against the EAV (100) and ELV (400). Worked examples + conversion table.
Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005: What UK Employers Must Do
Plain-English guide to the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/1093). What employers must do, the EAV and ELV thresholds, training duties, and what HSE checks at inspection.
Correction Note: HAVS Calculator and Trigger Time Values Updated to HSE Canonical Formula
On 18 May 2026 we corrected the points-per-hour formula used by the HAVS exposure calculator, trigger time chart, log sheet template, and several guide posts. The updated values now match HSE's Table 2. This note explains what changed and why.
Hand Arm Vibration Toolbox Talk: 5-Minute Briefing for Your Crew
Free 5-minute HAVS toolbox talk script for site supervisors. Covers the EAV, ELV, common warning signs, and what workers should do if symptoms appear. Print-and-deliver format.
Daily EAV for Hand Arm Vibration: Quick Reference for Site Supervisors
Quick reference for the daily EAV for hand arm vibration. What the 2.5 m/s² A(8) threshold means, how to check it on site, and what to do when it's reached.
HAVS Health Surveillance: When to Refer Workers and What Records to Keep
When to arrange HAVS health surveillance, how the tier system works, when to refer workers for clinical assessment, and how long records are typically retained.
Hand Arm Vibration Testing: When and How to Monitor Your Workforce
When and how to test for hand arm vibration exposure in your workforce. Covers exposure assessment, health surveillance tiers, and ongoing monitoring duties for UK employers.
What Is HAVS? A UK Employer's Guide to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
What UK employers need to know about HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome). Covers symptoms, legal duties, who is at risk, and practical steps to protect your crew.
Hand Arm Vibration Assessment: A Complete Guide for UK Employers
Complete guide to hand arm vibration assessment for UK employers. Covers the assessment process, vibration measurement, health surveillance tiers, and ongoing monitoring duties.
HAVS Control Measures: How to Reduce Vibration Exposure on Site
Practical control measures for reducing hand arm vibration exposure on UK construction sites. Covers elimination, substitution, tool selection, job rotation, and maintenance.
Hand Arm Vibration Exposure Limits: EAV and ELV Quick Reference
UK hand arm vibration exposure limits explained: the EAV (2.5 m/s² A(8), 100 points) and ELV (5 m/s² A(8), 400 points), employer duties at each, and what happens if you exceed them.
HAVS Register: What Records to Keep for HSE Inspections
What HAVS records UK employers must keep for HSE inspections. Covers daily exposure logs, risk assessments, health surveillance records, and retention periods.
HAVS Time Limits: Trigger Times for Common Construction Tools
Trigger time reference table for common construction tools. How long workers can use angle grinders, breakers, compactors and more before reaching HAVS exposure limits.
What to Look for in a HAVS Tracking Tool for Small Contractors
Criteria for choosing a HAVS exposure tracking tool that fits small contractor budgets and workflows. What matters, what doesn't, and where the market falls short.
HAVS Risk Assessment: Step-by-Step Guide for Small Contractors
How to complete a HAVS risk assessment for your construction crew. Step-by-step process with practical examples for UK small contractors.
How to Calculate Hand Arm Vibration Exposure: EAV and ELV Explained
Step-by-step guide to calculating daily A(8) hand arm vibration exposure using the HSE method. Includes EAV and ELV thresholds, worked examples, and trigger times for common tools.
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