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HAVmeter is becoming the safety equipment of choice to prevent Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
(12/04/2011)

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is one of the biggest dangers facing anyone who regularly uses vibrating tools or equipment. It is a crippling disease that can leave you unable to perform even the simplest of tasks such as picking up a glass, tying your shoelaces and there is no cure. Reactec's HAVmeter safety devices monitor exposure to vibration levels and helps reduce injuries among workers using vibrating power tools. Weeks after Reactec revealed that over £1 million worth of HAVmeters... [more]

Reactec's HAVmeters minimise exposure to hand arm vibration syndrome
(08/02/2011)

The hand arm vibration syndrome is one of the biggest risks associated with using hand held vibrating power tools. More commonly known as Vibration White Finger, the disease affects the functionality of blood vessels resulting in symptoms such as numbness or tingling of the fingers, loss of strength in the hands and the cold whitening of the fingertips. The symptoms worsen over time, often becoming permanent. If no action is taken to prevent further vibration exposure, sufferers can experienc... [more]

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