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Hi all, We have a few potential cases of HAVs on the site. Also, we have reactec hand wrist for measuring the expsoure but some of the workers dont follow correct procedure. My Manager is considering implamenting anti-vibration gloves but I'm not really convinced after reading HSE website. Please share your opion on this matter. Many thanks
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My understanding is that they don’t work very well with very mixed results. Just wearing gloves to keep your hands warm I understand helps. I did trial this in a factory environment years ago and the users were not that impressed either. One other thing it is my understanding is that user may grip on to the equipment even harder potentially making things worse. I think you should be looking at other solutions and enforcing correct use of equipment. One thing we noticed was that it seemed worse for smokers as they used to go out in the cold for a smoke, so their hands became cold. Can you rotate jobs more to lessen exposure? Or different equipment.
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I think you will find the testing of AVG under realistic working conditions shows mixed results. Tested in a lab condition is very different to real world world environment . age of gloves , temperature , moisture and contact pressure , even Hz frequencies could change the performance
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Schedule 4 of the HAVs ACoP is quite clear- there is no evidence that wearing “Anti-vibration gloves” actually reduce the risk of harm from HAVs. There is of course no way to measure that the gloves are doing anything to reduce the risk posed by HAVs other than keeping the operator’s hands warm. The first control should be eliminating exposure to HAVs altogether if that is practicable then you need to limit exposure by control time on the tools. The aim is not just to lower the exposure below the action level but, reduced to as low a level as is reasonably practicable.
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I agree with A Kurdziel. Best strategy is to find out the vibration magnitude of the tools and manage trigger time accordingly.
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From my experience with HAVS enforcement actions, anti-vibration gloves are ineffective. Instead, thermal gloves that promote good blood flow are far better. Keeping hands warm, choosing low-vibration equipment, and controlling and monitoring equipment use are crucial. Additionally, maintaining equipment to ensure it remains in good condition is vital. Don’t overlook environmental factors and proper body positioning, as these also play significant roles in preventing HAVS. Jonathan Wensley
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Jonathan I suggest you amend your response to remove the link to your website and "Twitter". Please read Rule 11.
Edited by user 16 May 2024 16:01:12(UTC)
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Hello Peter, The IOSH forum platform profile set-up includes fields for my website and LinkedIn profile. If it didn't, I wouldn't have included them. My intention in participating in this discussion is solely to assist the person who started it, sharing my insights. If you continue to troll my posts and replies or search for additional information about my family, as you did with my wife and shared in a private message, I will have no option but to report you to the authorities for harassment. I kindly request that you refrain from engaging with my posts and replies, and I will extend the same courtesy to you. Best regards,
Jonathan
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