Specialist HAVS Testing

Employers are legally mandated under Chapter 2 of Part 5 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 299 of 2007) to protect employees from vibration risks. To ensure full HSA compliance, businesses in Ireland must provide regular health surveillance for any staff exposed to vibration levels exceeding statutory action values. Failure to monitor these risks can lead to significant legal liability and industrial injury claims.

Excessive exposure to vibrating tools can lead to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), a debilitating industrial disorder. Our assessments focus on identifying early symptoms of:

• Vascular Damage: Commonly known as Vibration White Finger (VWF), affecting blood circulation.

• Neurological Damage: Manifesting as persistent numbness, tingling, and loss of manual dexterity.

• Musculoskeletal Damage: Including carpal tunnel syndrome and reduced grip strength. Implementing a professional vibration risk assessment is the only way to prevent permanent disability and mitigate long-term occupational health risks.

In Ireland, the Health and Safety Authority provides guidelines for HAV Risk Assessment HAV Risk Assessment – Health and Safety Authority (hsa.ie)

A robust vibration risk assessment involves identifying hazardous equipment and measuring exposure durations for at-risk staff. As a leading provider of occupational health in Dublin and nationwide, Mobile Medicals assists companies in collating this data to determine the required frequency of medical intervention. We help you move from risk identification to proactive health surveillance  seamlessly.

Our HAVS testing Ireland service follows the detailed “Tier system” required by the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations. This structured approach ensures that every worker receives the appropriate level of clinical care:

• Tier 1 & 2: Baseline and annual health questionnaires to monitor early changes.

• Tier 3: In-depth physical examinations conducted by a Specialist OH Nurse.

• Tier 4: Formal diagnosis and medical advice provided by an Occupational Health Physician. Our mobile medical clinic brings this entire specialized clinical scope directly to your site.