News and events

These pages provide dates and, where available, links for further information about current news and forthcoming events in relation to vibration at work.

Spring 2008

EEF/HSE Vibration surgeries 2008

Sharing experiences, good practice and lessons learnt

Following the success of the EEF/HSE Noise and Vibration Roadshows HSE is continuing its partnership with EEF – The Manufacturers’ organisation, are to hold three vibration surgery events.

The first two vibration surgeries  were held on 8 and 29 January 2008 in Sheffield and Birmingham. The final surgery will be held on Tuesday 24 June in Kent at the East Malling conference centre to:

• share good business practice on vibration solutions
• answer questions on real vibration problems, and
• present practical case studies

The surgeries are for anyone using machinery or hand-held vibrating tools or other vibrating equipment who would like to learn more and share their experiences in managing vibration risks.

What are the surgeries about?

The surgeries will tackle four main areas:-

• risk assessment and planning what to do
• implementing HSE recommended controls and developing new controls
• training and involving the workforce
• carrying out health surveillance

and will aim to answer (with HSE Vibration and Occupational Health specialists) any other questions which you have.

Why you should attend

• The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations have been in force since July 2005.
• Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) can be seriously disabling and yet is preventable.
• About 1.7 million people in Great Britain are at risk from HAVS.
• There are simple and cost-effective ways to control the risks to your employees.
• These Surgeries are designed to help you manage the risks in practice.
• You will also obtain useful information to cascade to colleagues in your organisation.

Who should attend

• The surgeries will benefit those responsible for managing risks from vibration at work including Managing Directors, Production Managers and those advising on risk such as Health and Safety Advisers, Safety representatives etc
• Those working in industries where exposures to vibration are high (for example construction, manufacturing, agriculture and local authority work) are especially welcome.

Who will speak at this event?

Companies who have overcome difficulties in managing vibration risk together with specialists on vibration and occupational health from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and advisers from EEF

Dates, locations and booking

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