Casella unveils new Hand Arm Vibration Meter

Casella’s new Hand Arm Vibration Meter has been developed to monitor those susceptible to hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). This serious condition affects one in ten people working with hand-held, vibrating power tools¹, such as hammer drills, chainsaws and concrete breakers. Encompassing a number of conditions including Raynaud’s Disease and White Finger, without proper workplace precautions and monitoring in place HAVS can cause irreversible and painful damage to the blood vessels, nerves and joints in the arm, hands and fingers. For the estimated two million people at risk² from hand arm vibration syndrome the innovative meter available from Casella will go a long way in evaluating risk and accurately assessing vibration levels. With just three operational buttons this instrument is much easier and quicker to use than other available meters. It tracks the length of time the operator is exposed to the vibration and is able to calculate and simply display total exposure, in accordance with current legislation. “The HAVex is being demonstrated at two of the biggest health and safety events this year, which provide the ideal forum to place a spotlight on the issues of HAVS,” said Andrea Bowen Technical Product Manager at Casella. “This condition has plagued construction, foundry and workers across heavy industry for too long, so Casella is delighted to offer a product that can strike at the heart of the problem before it begins to cause physical suffering to those most at risk.” Andrea continues, “All of our measuring and monitoring solutions, whether for noise, dust or vibration, are developed to help prevent occupational disease. We keep usability and reliability at front of mind to ensure the process is as easy as possible and that occupational health is given the same priority as workplace safety.” The HAVex will be demonstrated to visitors at Health & Safety Scotland (stand 77), on 22-23 April at Glasgow's SECC, followed by the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) Conference at the London Metropole Hotel, London (stand 38 and 44) from 25-30 April.