Not all handshakes are golden

Join the South Cumbria and North Lancashire Branch for a presentation providing background information on hand and arm vibration. Learn about the long-term health issues, legal requirements, measurement and controls for people managing employees who use hand-held power tools and equipment.

The presentation will cover the following:

• Background information – what hand and arm vibration is, and how it is measured
• Potential for harm and long-term health effects
• Measurement, practical assessment and calculation of exposure levels
• Legal requirements and recent prosecutions

Ian will be speaking at this event, bringing his extensive experience as a health and safety professional across sectors such as rail, construction, and manufacturing, with specialist expertise in workplace noise, hand and arm vibration assessments.

This event is open to IOSH members and non-members.