Evidence

An independent report by the IOM on the validity of the data produced by Reactec’s HAVWEAR to inform a suitable and sufficient risk assessment

The Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) was requested by Reactec to conduct an independent review of data collected using the HAVWEAR system and subsequently provided a report in January 2018.

Overview of research and practices in relation to new OSH monitoring systems to improve worker health and safety - EUOSHA/2021/OP/F/SE/0152

Research into occupational health monitoring systems on behalf of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). The case study was conducted in conjunction with international research consultancy Ecorys.

Assessing correlation of human response to vibration through vibrotactile threshold shift with vibration exposure determined on the subject

The purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of the proposed consideration for hand transmitted vibration measurement on the human.

The hidden threat of HAVS

Despite vibration-related conditions being among the most widely reported illnesses, industry currently relies on outdated methodologies and standards to manage work-related vibration.