Independent report

Hand-arm vibration syndrome and assessment of vibration exposure

Report reviewing whether the prescription for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS / PD A11) was fit for purpose.

• From: Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
• Published: 4 July 2023
• Last updated: 17 July 2023 — See all updates

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Hand-arm vibration syndrome and assessment of vibration exposure

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4228-6, CP 868

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The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) decided to review whether the prescription for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS / PD A11) was fit for purpose.

On investigation, IIAC found that there was a lack of good quality epidemiological studies which would allow for the extension of the prescribed occupations for HAVS. IIAC considered alternative approaches and as a result have recommended extending the current list of vibrating tools.

The accompanying Position paper 49 ‘Limitations of epidemiology when investigating occupations with a potential for significant vibration exposure and PD A11, hand-arm vibration syndrome’ reviews the epidemiology on HAVS in more detail and outlines its limitations with regard to some occupational groups and vibrating tools.

Published 4 July 2023
Last updated 17 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 17 July 2023

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2. 4 July 2023

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