Mar 6, 2026 | HAVS Vibration, Occupational Health
A recent HSE prosecution has highlighted the very real and devastating impact of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). An NHS Trust was fined £40,000 after several employees developed serious and irreversible hand-arm vibration-related conditions, including HAVS and...
Feb 13, 2026 | Hearing Health, Occupational Health
Hearing protection is a vital control measure in noisy workplaces, but over-protection is an often-overlooked risk in hearing safety. Using hearing protection that blocks too much sound can be just as problematic as not providing enough protection at all....
Jan 13, 2026 | Occupational Health, Skin Health
Occupational and workplace skin health is a challenge that many employers underestimate, not because it’s unimportant, but because it’s complicated. Everyone’s skin is different. Everyone’s skin is important. One person might tolerate frequent handwashing or...
Nov 24, 2025 | HAVS Vibration, Occupational Health
Across industries, vibration monitoring has come a long way. Tools fitted with vibration counters and smart sensors can now track exposure levels with impressive accuracy, giving employers valuable insight into how much vibration a worker is exposed to. But here’s the...
Oct 29, 2025 | Hearing Health, Occupational Health
You’ve had a hearing test at work and been referred — yet your GP or Audiologist says your hearing is “fine.” Who’s right? Both are right! This apparent contradiction between occupational health and a GP or audiologist gets to the heart of why the HSE’s 3rd...
