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HSE ebulletin

Issued: 8 January 2024

 

This ebulletin is for those interested in the latest news and updates on noise and vibration from HSE.

Updates to HSE's vibration webpages

Our vibration website has seen some of its content refreshed.

This is so you can find the information, advice and resources that you need as easily as possible.

 

It also ensures our guidance and resources are up to date, user-friendly and easy to use.

 

Updates to the vibration pages include the following:

• replacing the vibration exposure and monitoring PDF, we now have a brand new page with the guidance:
  Hand-arm vibration - Advice on measurement and monitoring
  
  
• an updated page that offers advice for employers on hand-arm vibration:
  Hand-arm vibration - Advice to Employers
  
  
• the webpage featuring the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 has been updated to remove any outdated content:
  Hand-arm vibration - Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
  
  
• our hand-arm vibration calculator can assist you in calculating exposures - this page offers guidance on how to use it. You can also access a link to the calculator at this page:
  Hand-arm vibration - Guide to using HSE hand-arm vibration exposure calculator
  
  
• our vibration risk assessment page now features an updated table for estimating exposure:
  Hand-arm vibration - Vibration risk assessment

HSE campaign offers free online learning for employers 

To help employers prevent stress and support good mental health, a free interactive tool has been developed that brings HSE’s Working Minds campaign principles to life.   

The Working Minds campaign promotes the principles of risk assessment, with a focus on 5 steps: reach out, recognise, respond, reflect, make it routine.     

 

The new bitesize online learning is made up of 6 short modules that guide you step by step, with helpful tools and practical resources.

 

You’ll come away with an understanding of what the law requires of employers and what you need to do to be compliant.

 

Register for the Working Minds online learning and get started today