HAVS refers to a series of permanent, but preventable, conditions in which damage to the nerves, blood vessels or joints of the hand, wrist and arm occur. HAVS conditions can be disabling and painful, such as Vibration White Finger, which limits a person’s ability to...
Proposed changes to hard wood dust exposure limits from 5 mg/m3 TWA 8-hr to 3 mg/m3 TWA 8-hr. In 2017, Council's Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER) approved a provisional agreement reached with the European Parliament on the directive protecting workers...
When working in the construction and building industries, there are of course going to be many different hazards you need to prepare for. Prevention, after all, is always better than the cure. However, did you know that you are at risk of hazardous dust when working...