HAVS Assessment

HAVS, which can also be referred to as white finger, may arrise after a few months or years from the regular use of hand-held or other vibrating power tools. It can be a painful and disabling disorders of the blood vessels, nerves and joints.

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Early symptoms of HAVS may include tingling or numbness in the fingers, inability to properly feel objects, blanching finger tips especially in cold and damp weather and loss of strength in the hand. Contact with a vibrating tool is also linked to conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Where a works process is likely to pose a high risk of injury or illness, it is the resposibility of the employers to evaluate whether there is a potential risk. However, a full HAVS And Vibration White Finger assessment must be carried out by a qualified health professional (Tier 3). This may also include a formal diagnosis by a trained and qualified occupational health doctor (Tier 4). Our occupational health team is able to undertake both Tier 3 and 4 assessments.

How do we refer an employee to IGP Occupational Health?

Simply complete the contact form using the link below and we will email you a copy of our referral template. Once you have completed and returned we can arrange a suitable appointment. In our referral document you are given an opportunity to outline the employee's current situation. We will automatically answer a number of standard questions relating to the employee's absence. However, if you also have your own questions, we ask that you include these prior to the appointment as part of the referral.

Do you have any questions?

We want to ensure you have all the information you need before booking your appointment. If you have any questions or would like help with booking, you can contact us on 03456 252 252 or use the online chat feature in the bottom right of your screen. Our team are happy to help.