Vibration White Finger and measuring vibration at work

Despite the fact that health and safety standards state that most workplaces should protect workers against the risk of workplace personal injuries such as Vibration White Finger, many workplaces still don't carry the necessary vibration-measuring devices.

Government statistics show that over half the UK population is aware of their right to claim against employers or former employers if they suffer a work-related personal injury.

Following the introduction of new health and safety legislation over the last two years about the control of vibration at work, it is the responsibility of employers to carry out risk assessment and audit machinery.

While many employees now know that they are entitled to ask for vibration-reducing equipment, it is less well-known that workplaces are also meant to carry vibration meters to assess vibration risk and reduce the incidence of Vibration White Finger.

What is a vibration meter?
Vibration meters are capable of measuring hand-arm vibration and kits come complete with a meter, case, downloadable software and accelerometers. Vibration calibrators are also available.

The hand-arm vibration meter is quick and easy to use when making occupational health-related vibration measurements. Measurements are displayed on a large LCD screen with a panel that shows the current acceleration level.

Combined sound and vibration meter features on other models of hand-arm vibration meters make them handy and economical choices for larger occupational health inspections.

Vibration analysers measure and evaluate human vibration to monitor and reduce the exposure of workers to the harmful effect of vibration. They are designed to check action values as stated in European Directive 2002/44/EC. A USB connection allows archiving information to calculate vibration doses.

Vibration White Finger compensation claim
Out of all the work injuries that occur, Vibration White Finger can be one of the most debilitating conditions that can arise.

Our team have specialist experience in dealing with Vibration White Finger compensation claims. If you have developed Vibration White Finger as the result of using power tools at work, your employer may be liable and you may therefore be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation.

We are happy to talk you through any questions you may have in plain English without any legal jargon. We work on a no win, no fee policy and, if you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim, we will recover our fees from the person responsible for your Vibration White Finger.

There are several ways that you can contact us - you can chat with us online via our website now in your lunch-break at work or when you get home, request a call-back at a time convenient for you or dial direct now on 0800 10 757 95.