by mercuryadmin | Feb 14, 2017 | Causes, Symptoms
What is Latex? Natural Rubber Latex, also known as NRL is a fluid that is harvested from the Hevea Brasilliensis tree that while native to South America, is grown extensively in South Eastern Asia, in particular in Malaysia. The fluid is a mixture of organic compounds...
by mercuryadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Causes, Compensation, Symptoms
Put simply, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, also referred to HAVS, occurs as a result of spending long periods of time working with vibrating equipment. The vibrations can cause damage to nerves and muscles and the result is often painful and debilitating. Early Symptoms...
by mercuryadmin | Jan 31, 2017 | Causes, Symptoms, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Back pain is common and can in some cases be extremely painful and disrupting for those who suffer from it. However it can also be a problem for employers; if employees suffer from back pain they are likely to take time off from work and it may reduce their...
by mercuryadmin | Jan 24, 2017 | Causes, Compensation
If you regularly drive or operate mobile machines; particularly those that traverse rough and uneven surfaces as a main part of your job, you need to be aware of the potential dangers of WBV (Whole Body Vibration). The large jolts or shocks that can be felt while...
by mercuryadmin | Jan 10, 2017 | Causes, News, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
A truck company in South Wales has been fined £50,000 and ordered to pay costs of nearly £15,000 after 21 of its workers were diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court heard how the Health and Safety Executive’s investigation into...
by mercuryadmin | Jan 4, 2017 | Causes, News, Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
British Airways PLC; Britain’s national airline, has been prosecuted and fined for failing to protect workers from the risks of developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. Paisley Sheriffs Court heard how workers at the company’s Glasgow workshops frequently had to use...
