Costs related to HAV injuries can be punitive. for example, in the UK, personal injury claims tend to range between £2,600 and £34,000 depending on severity. From a health and safety regulatory perspective, fines can be more devastating. In 2017, Wrexham County Borough Council was fined £150,000 for failing to address the issue of HAV in the workplace.
By law, an employer must assess and identify measures to eliminate or reduce risks to employees from exposure to HAV. The European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive (2002/44/EC) sets a daily action limit of 2.5m/s2 and an exposure limit value of 5.0m/s2.
Falling well within the safety exposure values, battery powered cordless equipment is more comfortable to use and less likely to cause HAV. This benefits employee well-being and productivity, and employer peace of mind.