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HAVS can lead to a range of health issues in your workers
HAVS can lead to a range of health issues including hand-arm vibration syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve damage, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment and protect the health and well-being of their employees. Failure to address HAVS hazards can result in legal liabilities, compensation claims, and increased insurance costs.
spacebands allow Health & Safety Managers to monitor exposure to hand arm vibration in their teams and step in when EAV or ELV levels are reached.
one wearable protects staff from multiple hazards
PRODUCT BENEFITS
Get a simple overview of HAVS exposure
The device is a wearable wristband that uses an accelerometer to calculate when users are approaching an EAV (Exposure Action Value) or ELV (Exposure Limit Value).
Thresholds are broken up into low (2.5 m/s²), medium (5 m/s²), high (10 m/s²) and severe (15 m/s²) - allowing Health & Safety Managers to get a simple view on the levels of exposure each worker (or wearable) is facing.
spacebands’ records the time spent at each of these levels and adds them together to calculate the total exposure in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
We offer a simple health surveillance solution; no need to rely on busy workers to mess about with complicated tool tagging systems.
REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY
Hand arm vibration
In order to use spacebands HAVS system, you will need the equipment below:
Customisable Settings:
spacebands’ wearable wristband tracks vibration levels through an accelerometer within the device.
When a vibration threshold event occurs, the time and date of the event and the duration and severity of the event is stored to the analytics dashboard. Exposure measurement is tracked with accumulated time count in a day for each wearable and at what threshold level the exposure occurred at.
Exposure Limit:
Configured to low, medium, high and severe thresholds
Alert Duration:
Length of time in seconds alert runs
Alert Type:
Vibrate/Light/Beep
Exposure Duration:
Length of time exposure permitted
STATISTICS
Around 2 million workers worldwide are exposed to hand-arm vibration at work
According to the International Labour Organization, around 2 million workers worldwide are exposed to hand-arm vibration in their workplaces, and up to 50% of these workers could develop HAV-related health problems.
In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that in 2019/2020, there were 486 new cases of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) reported, and 61% of these cases resulted in more than 20 days off work.
In the US, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 2 million workers are exposed to hand-arm vibration, and that as many as half of them will develop HAV-related health issues.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
Testimonials
spacebands are helping Health & Safety managers around the world reduce accidents, injuries and legal claims
Ellen C
SHEQ Manager
Solent Stevedores are excited to work with spacebands to use their technology to allow us monitor HAVS and noise exposure for our staff, and help us continue to improve the safety of our workplaces for our teams
Mark C
HSE Director
We started off with spacebands on one site, and we've just rolled them out on another 3 sites. We don't just use them for NIHL, but also for HAVS, machine collisions and PPE reminders.
We find them really useful to get an overview on different hazards and the team actually use them, which makes my life easier!
Nick S
Plant Manager
One of the potential hurdles for us was our trade union, who quite rightly, want to protect the privacy of our workers. spacebands work anonymously, you could assign a wearable to a specific worker, but we use it holisticallly to measure exposure levels in a more general sense.
David N
Site Manager
We got spacebands thinking it would be the devices keeping people safe, but we weren't expecting the level of detail in the analytics platform and the suggestions it provides to improve safety. It's allowed us to see areas in need of improvement.
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Investing in spacebands is a great way to prove to your workforce that you genuinely care about their safety and well-being at work.
Our system keeps employees safe, as well as saving HSE managers significant time spent on admin, freeing up time to focus on keeping your team safe.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
spacebands are helping Health & Safety managers around the world reduce accidents, injuries and legal claims
Is staying beneath the exposure level (EAV/ELV) sufficient for compliance?
While staying below the EAV/ELV is a crucial step in ensuring worker safety, it doesn't guarantee complete compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Other factors that need to be considered include:
Risk assessment, PPE and emergency procedures.
spacebands HAVS feature is a great solution for monitoring exposure levels but alone it does not guarantee HSE compliance.
Do spacebands keep records for our insurance company?
All HAVS information is saved on each wearable device and uploaded to the analytics dashboard when the device is charged. Information is saved on the dashboard over time and you can look back at different date ranges and share this with your insurance company - only if you would like to do so!
Why does my company need a HAV monitoring device?
A HAV monitoring device can help your company to protect the health and safety of workers who use vibrating tools and equipment, comply with health and safety regulations, prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, and reduce workers' compensation costs.
Should workers be constantly monitored for HAVS when using machinery or equipment?
While regular monitoring for HAVS is important, it should be part of a comprehensive approach to preventing and managing the condition, including risk assessments, preventive measures, and regular health surveillance.
What is a HAV monitoring device?
A Hand-Arm Vibration monitoring device is a tool used to measure the level of vibration emitted by tools and equipment used by workers, which can help to identify the risk of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). HAV devices can help employers to identify the risk of HAVS and implement appropriate preventive measures.
How accurate is the spacebands HAV monitoring device?
spacebands device is a single-axis accelerometer: measuring vibration in a single direction from the wrist. The HAVS safety feature is intended as a rough guide to exposure to hand arm vibration.
There are more accurate devices on the market, but none that offer the range of features spacebands offer.
spacebands' HAVS feature allows H&S Managers to get a simple overview of exposure levels for individual workers.
