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Hand-arm vibration definition

What does Hand-arm vibration mean? In legal practice, hand–arm vibration means vibration transmitted to a worker’s hands and arms by powered tools and machinery, and the associated risk of hand–arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), including vibration white finger and carpal tunnel symptoms. It commonly arises from prolonged, repeated use of tools such as pneumatic drills, grinders, breakers and chainsaws. The expression is descriptive, but exposure standards and duties are set by the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (Great Britain), the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005, and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (Ireland). These implement the...

Precedent employer’s County Court defence to HAVS: limitation (Limitation Act 1980, incl. s33), liability/causation denied, contributory negligence; ERRA 2013 s69 (England and Wales)

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IN THE COUNTY COURT AT [ INSERT LOCATION ] CLAIM NO. [ INSERT NUMBER ] Between X Y Claimant - and - A B Defendant

It is accepted that the Claimant commenced employment with the Defendant as a [ insert job title ] on [ insert date ].
On [ insert date ], the Defendant provided the Claimant with its Codes of Safe Working Practice, covering the operation of assorted machinery. The meaning and intent of those Codes were explained to [ him OR her ].
On [ insert date ], the Claimant received the Defendant’s Guide to Hand-arm vibration Syndrome. It contained written guidance on the cause, Identification, prevention, and treatment of HAVS.
By the end of the 1970s, hand/arm vibration syndrome was widely recognised. From the time [ he OR she ] was given the above Guide, the Claimant understood the risks of hand/arm vibration syndrome arising from using any vibrating tools in [ his OR her ] work and what [ he OR she ] should do if symptoms developed.

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