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cmarshall1983@outlook.com  
#1 Posted : 01 February 2024 08:53:25(UTC)
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cmarshall1983@outlook.com

Morning,

 

we use a software and wrist device (Reactec) for monitoring the vibration from tools when a person is using it. I am currently reviewing our HAV procedure and would like to make note of how long records should be kept, I know occupation health records should be kept for a minimum of 40 year, but how long do you think the records for this monitoring should be kept? 

 

thanks in advance. 

Coyle07  
#2 Posted : 01 February 2024 10:40:06(UTC)
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Coyle07

I think your first question should be reviewing whether your current arrangements are adequate.  HSE has stated a number of times that wrist worn monitoring is not suitable.  Reactec actually lost a case they referred to ASA where the Industrial Noise & Vibration Centre released a couple of articles criticising wrist mounted measuring devices.  

https://www.ioshmagazine.com/hse-reiterates-asa-interpretation-regulations-invc-ruling

thanks 1 user thanked Coyle07 for this useful post.
peter gotch on 01/02/2024(UTC)
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