Hand-arm vibration syndrome or HAVS is a condition that can occur to workers completing repetitive tasks that work with vibrating tools (Eg: drills, power tools and sheet metal saws).
Hand arm vibration training is crucial to members of staff who works with these tools as the long-term effects of HAVS mean it can severely impact their living conditions. Havs is most common in construction workers, miners and mechanics so anyone working within this industry should receive adequate HAVS training.