Control of Vibration at Work Regs 2005 (L140)
HAVS Daily Vibration Exposure & Trigger Time Calculator
Calculate HSE Hand-Arm Vibration exposure points, daily A(8) values in m/s², and maximum safe trigger times against the 100-point EAV and 400-point ELV.
Enter the tri-axial vibration value or pick a typical industrial preset below:
Actual contact time on the trigger (not total shift duration).
Daily HAVS Exposure Verdict
EXCEEDS EXPOSURE ACTION VALUE (100–399 PTS)
HSE Points127 pts
Daily A(8)2.81 m/s²
ACTION REQUIRED (Reg 6 & 7): Exposure reaches or exceeds the 100-point EAV (2.5 m/s²). You must implement a technical/organisational programme to reduce exposure and place the worker under regular Occupational Health Surveillance.
Time to 100pt EAV (2.5 m/s²):71 mins
Time to 400pt ELV (5.0 m/s²):284 mins
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