Failure to assess risks of vibration costs firm £10,500

An engineering company has been fined for failing to assess the risk to its employees from exposure to vibrations.

The employee, Bill Leonard, made a complaint to HSE about his excessive use of vibrating tools while working at Tews Engineering, which had caused him to suffer 'Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome' (HAVS).

Leonard informed his employer of his symptoms and asked to be re-deployed for the sake of his health. However, the company continued to require him to work predominantly with vibr... (156 more words)

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