The HSE estimates that around 5 million workers are currently exposed to hand transmitted vibration. About 2 million of these are exposed to a clear risk of developing symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Exposure to vibration is most likely to be significant in the construction sector, demolition, quarries, foundries and public utilities. Many organisations will have considered the implementation of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (2005) and the provision of services to carry out health surveillance.
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