Video Course: Lesson 2

Mastering HAVS Management & Risk Assessments

Get practical strategies for effective HAVS management, risk assessments, common hazards to watch out for, and how to ensure your business stays compliant.
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Lesson 2: Mastering HAVS Management & Risk Assessments
Intermediate
53min
12 Modules
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Lesson Structure

12 Modules | 33min 57sec total length
Module 1
00:00 – 02:40 | Welcome, agenda & speakers
Overview of the session, agenda and Q&A format
Introduction to Control Hub and session goals (Mark)
Guest introduction: Robin Wilkes, H&S consultant (utilities background)
Module 2
02:40 – 04:40 | What HAVS is and why it matters
Definition of HAVS, symptoms, severity and irreversibility
Sectors most affected (construction, civils, utilities; tool types)
Scale and impact: ~300k sufferers; ~2m at risk; why HSE takes it seriously
Key legislation intro: Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
Module 3
04:40 – 17:38 | Legal framework & managing HAVS in practice
L140 guidance; Reg 5 suitable & sufficient risk assessment
Observing real working practices; supervision as a critical control
Vibration magnitudes: manufacturer data vs measurement (e.g., HAVI watch)
Measuring trigger times: options, pitfalls, and getting reliable data
Health conditions and environmental factors (cold, circulation)
Maintenance & sharp tooling; ability to replace worn kit
Standardising tooling to simplify exposure calculations
Recognising over-exposure (tingling) and worker awareness/training
Health surveillance: when it’s legally required and why it helps
Reg 6 controls; ERIC PD(E): Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, Discipline
Segue to health surveillance slide (coming up)
Monitoring & reporting over-exposure; insurer evidence expectations
Education made simple; supervisor competence & behavioural safety
Module 4
17:38 – 18:45 | How Control Hub supports HAVS management
Tracking tool usage/exposure by worker; magnitude libraries; reminders
Dashboards of exposure across the workforce; evidencing for HSE/insurers
Module 5
18:45 – 22:54 | Health surveillance deep dive
When health surveillance is required (EAV/ELV context)
Health effects: neurological, vascular (blanching), MSK; permanence
Provider role, costs, and actionable recommendations
nterim internal checks to stay proactive between provider screenings
Module 6
22:54 – 29:41 | Interactive Q&A: risk assessment in the real world
Opening the floor: how teams do HAVS risk assessments today
Example setup (embedded contractor): general + team-specific RAs
Working with client procedures and mixed toolsets; evidence to satisfy insurers
Example of insurer disclosure requests (deafness claim context)
Housekeeping on timing/recording; continuing Q&A
Module 7
29:41 – 32:02 | Common failures & recent enforcement
Frequent fail points: missing RAs, poor records, weak implementation
Case examples: fines (£200k car dealer; £140k housing provider; £60k council)
Costs beyond fines: HSE investigation and legal costs
Policy shift question: monitoring vs elimination/reduction (EAV/ELV)
Module 8
32:02 – 42:29 | HAVS Calculator walkthrough (HSE tool) & exposure points
Request to demo HSE HAVS calculator
Sharing docs/logistics
Using the calculator: select tool, magnitude, add durations
Combining multiple tools; how points accumulate
Q: intermittent drilling and 15-minute increments
Managing in Control Hub as an alternative/companion
Thresholds explained: 100 points (EAV/amber), 400 points (ELV/red)
Additional controls when approaching/exceeding thresholds
Module 9
42:29 – 45:18 | Control Hub demo: daily HAVS form & dashboard
Example daily form: site, tool, usage; auto-calculated points
Iterative entries through the day; submitting for dashboards and audits
Recap on evidencing and closing gaps with consistent returns
Module 10
45:18 – 51:30 | Advanced Q&A: data sources, monitoring & RAMS
How long is “too long”? Interpreting time to 100/400 points
Manufacturer magnitude vs HSE defaults; why measuring can differ
Pulling make/model datasheets for accurate magnitudes
Using user-defined magnitudes in the calculator
Estimating vs measuring trigger time; time & motion approaches
Feeding calculator outputs into RAMS and training
Module 11
51:30 – 52:31 | Closing & admin
CPD certificates—will be issued after the session
Contact details to be sent with the slide pack
Module 12
52:31 – 53:33 | Post-session wrap
Thanks and goodbyes; follow-up on shared documents and contacts

FAQs

Which industries are most at risk from HAVS?
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Construction, civils, utilities, infrastructure, and any field role involving power tools such as breakers, grinders, trimmers, drills or hammer tools.

How common is HAVS?
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HSE estimates ~300,000 current sufferers in the UK, with around 2 million workers at risk.

What are “trigger times” and why do they matter?
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Trigger time is the actual time a worker’s hand is on the tool trigger. Accurate trigger time data is essential to calculate real exposure.

What practical controls reduce HAVS risk?
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  • Use the right tool for the job and keep it well maintained.
  • Ensure sharp cutting implements.
  • Rotate tasks to reduce exposure times.
  • Standardise tooling across teams to simplify assessments.
  • Provide effective training and supervision.
Why is documentation so important?
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Because HSE and insurers expect evidence. Records of training, tool use, exposure monitoring and health surveillance can protect you against enforcement and compensation claims.

What happens if we don’t comply?
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HSE can issue Improvement or Prohibition Notices, charge for time under Fee for Intervention, or prosecute. Recent cases show fines ranging from £60,000 to over £200,000.

Can directors be held personally liable?
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Yes, under certain provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act, where they knew of risks and failed to act.

Does HSE prefer digital records over paper?
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Not formally, but inspectors value fast, accurate evidence. Digital systems make it easier to demonstrate compliance.

Lesson 2: Mastering HAVS
Management & Risk
Assessments

Get practical strategies for effective HAVS management, risk assessments, common
hazards to watch out for, and how to ensure
your business stays compliant.
12 modules
53 min
Intermediate

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