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Hand-Arm Vibration Management on National Highways Toolbox Talk: Protecting Workers from Vibration-Related Injuries
The Hand-Arm Vibration Management on National Highways Toolbox Talk provides essential guidance on identifying, controlling, and reducing hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure during highways work. Developed in line with Raising the Bar 24 (RTB24), this document follows UK health and safety regulations, including the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 and HSE guidance on managing vibration risks. It helps businesses implement effective control measures to protect workers from vibration-induced conditions such as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Hand-arm vibration is a common hazard in highways construction and maintenance work, particularly when using tools like jackhammers, concrete breakers, drills, and grinders. Prolonged exposure can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, and permanent damage to nerves, blood vessels, and joints. This toolbox talk covers critical safety measures to minimise exposure, including:
The document emphasises the importance of monitoring workers’ daily vibration exposure levels, using the Exposure Action Value (EAV) of 2.5 m/s² A(8) and the Exposure Limit Value (ELV) of 5 m/s² A(8) as set by UK law. Workers are trained to recognise early symptoms of HAVS and to report any concerns immediately to supervisors. In line with Raising the Bar 24, the toolbox talk also highlights the importance of ongoing health surveillance for workers regularly exposed to vibration risks.
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Useful Resources and Links
Traffic Signs Manual – Chapter 8: Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/traffic-signs-manual
Safety at Street Works and Road Works (The Red Book):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safety-at-street-works-and-road-works
HSE Guidance on Hand-Arm Vibration:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav/index.htm
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