Whole Body Vibration (WBV) & Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Assessment Service
Protect your workforce and ensure regulatory compliance with Element's comprehensive vibration assessment services. Our expert team delivers industry-leading Whole Body Vibration (WBV) & Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) assessments, helping you prevent occupational health issues, maintain productivity, and meet all regulatory requirements. With over two decades of experience across diverse industries, we provide the testing expertise you need to keep your workplace safe and compliant.
What is Whole Body Vibration (WBV) & Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Assessment at Element?
WBV and HAVS are occupational hazards caused by exposure to vibration from tools, machinery, vehicles, or equipment, which can affect the hands, arms, or whole body and cause ongoing health problems Hand-arm vibration affects the hands and arms during work with tools such as grinders, drills, and pneumatic equipment, while whole-body vibration involves shaking or jolting of the body from seats, floors, or platforms. At Element, a HAVS and WBV assessment measures vibration exposure, identifies high-risk activities and tools, and our occupational hygienists help employers understand how they are affected by the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, which covers both hand-arm and whole-body vibration issues at work.
What can Element offer you for WBV and HAVS Assessment?
Key services offered
Key services offered
Element's expert team conducts thorough assessments that provide proactive vibration control monitoring, implement effective control measures, and deliver detailed risk assessments to ensure your workplace meets all regulatory requirements.
Components and materials we test
Components and materials we test
We assess vibration impacts across your entire workplace environment, from handheld tools to supporting surfaces. Our comprehensive testing covers ground vibration monitoring, structural assessment, and specialized measurement of wet/dry wells, ensuring all potential vibration sources are evaluated for maximum workplace safety.
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Our testing utilizes sensitive measurement techniques for comprehensive vibration monitoring, including specialized instruments such as accelerometers mounted to tools and equipment to measure vibration magnitude, frequency, and tri-axial movement. Measurements are taken over representative task durations (usually eight hours) to reflect real working exposure. We also use specialized equipment for ground vibration assessment and wet/dry well analysis, ensuring complete coverage of vibration risks across tools, machinery and site conditions.
Which labs offer this service
Which labs offer this service
Our team operates from environmental testing hubs worldwide, providing global access to our expert capabilities. Find out where your nearest environmental testing hub is on our Locations Page.
Property protection & compliance support
Property protection & compliance support
Our comprehensive approach includes property protection assessment, ongoing vibration monitoring during works, and expert guidance on regulatory compliance, ensuring complete coverage of your vibration-related challenges.
Standards we test to and components we test
- UK HSE guidance L140 'hand-arm vibration'
- UK HSE guidance L141 'whole-body vibration'
- BS EN ISO 5349
- BS EN 14253
- Vibratory tools and equipment
- Supporting surfaces (seats/floors)
- Ground surfaces
- Structural elements
- Wet/dry wells
- Construction equipment
- Manufacturing machinery
- Engineering tools
- Metal fabrication equipment
- Quarry equipment
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Employee Health Protection
Regulatory Compliance Assurance
Property Damage Prevention
Productivity Maintenance
Why Choose Element
Proven Expertise & Experience
Global Reach, Local Knowledge
Industry-Leading Qualifications
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