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QinetiQ can help employers tackle the dangers of vibration

On July 6th 2005 The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations came into force and these introduce legal limits for employee hand-arm vibration (HAV) and whole-body vibration (WBV) exposure. These new regulations have been introduced to reduce the health risks associated with exposure to HAV and WBV.

Employers with workers exposed to such vibration will be required to assess and minimise risk, provide training for employees and control allowable exposure times. Further details on the responsibilities of employers for protecting their workforce may be obtained from the Health and Safety Executive. Although the new regulations will mean an additional financial cost this will be offset against reduced sick leave, reduced sick pay, a healthier more productive work force, etc.
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Vibration exposure effects everyone Vibration exposure can effect everyone.
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QinetiQ can assist employers by providing cost-effective, expert consultancy in the assessment of worker's exposure to vibration, the implementation of training and the development of technologies to reduce the risk of injury. In addition, we are also able to offer ergonomics and noise consultancy.
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Army manoeuvres Our specialists have experience of measuring and mitigating vibration in some of the most extreme land, sea and air environments.
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Our previous customers include:

  • MOD
  • Glaxo SmithKline
  • London Underground
  • Railtrack
  • BBC
  • RNLI
  • Vernalis
  • Virgin Atlantic

More information about our unique facilities can be found at:

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> Vibration & Disorientation Laboratory
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> QinetiQ - Noise
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