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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
Nick S
Senior H&S Manager
spacebands have transformed the way we control exposure to vibration. In just a year of use we have reduced exposure by close to 80%. And our production has become far more engaged in proactive safety.
I’d recommend spacebands to any company that takes safety seriously.
Robert M
Health & Safety Manager
Since introducing spacebands, we’ve seen a huge improvement in how we manage hand–arm vibration exposure.
Our monitoring is now instant and accurate, and we’ve significantly reduced the risk of overexposure. The team is also more aware of safe working limits, which has boosted our overall safety culture.
Chris P
Plant Manager
We had previously used a different HAVs wearable, but they were sitting on a shelf gathering dust because our team didn't have the time for tool tagging.
With spacebands, they just have to be wearing the wearable and it records daily exposure.
David N
Site Manager
spacebands gave us the ability to measure various levels of exposure, various tools and various tasks without having to recalibrate or recalculate; or most importantly having a negative effect on our production.
We looked at a few other options but no others that we saw came with that level of flexibility.
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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.
