Health Surveillance for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) HAVS is more common amongst those working with hand-held power tools and holding material in place for machining. Prolonged exposure to vibration can lead to damage to the hand(s), which may eventually lead to HAVS.
Latus Health provides:
Tier 2 HAVS: Annual Screening
Common symptoms of HAVS are:
Impaired circulation (leading to Vibration White Finger), Reduced sense of touch, Numbness, Reduced manual dexterity, Tingling, Stiffness of the joints ,Reduced grip strength
Tier 2 HAVS
Annual self-administered short questionnaire asking about certain symptoms If agreed, can be non-confidential Option to have a Responsible Person Tier 3 HAVS
Does the employee have HAVS How severe are the symptoms Qualified person to conduct interview and examination Tier 4 HAVS
Formal diagnosis Fitness for work decision Responsibility of the doctor Medical records are confidential (need consent to disclose which stage of disease)
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Latus Health provides:
Tier 2 HAVS: Annual Screening
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Impaired circulation (leading to Vibration White Finger), Reduced sense of touch, Numbness, Reduced manual dexterity, Tingling, Stiffness of the joints ,Reduced grip strength
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Latus Health provides:
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