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HAVbase

The Smarter Alternative to Physical Measurement

Hand-arm vibration (HAV) measurements are costly, time-consuming, and require specific expertise to minimise measurement uncertainty. We developed our HAVbase database minimises this burden. The database contains real-world tool vibration and noise data, allowing you to manage risk and reduce the need for physical testing.

Fully aligned with HSE guidance, which explicitly states that "you only need to measure vibration magnitudes if you cannot get suitable data for your risk assessment from alternative sources". HAVbase shifts your focus from endless monitoring to actively reducing risk.

  • Substantial cost savings: Eliminate expensive instrumentation, consultant fees and training and time for staff to conduct monitoring.
  • HSE-Compliant: Built on thousands of actual 'real-world' field measurements, not manufacturer data. All vibration measurements were performed in accordance with BS EN ISO 5349.
  • Dual Risk Assessments: HAVbase can not only be used for HAV risk assessments, but it also contains data for noise risk assessments.
  • Reallocate Resources: Instantly redirect your health and safety budget away from HAV and Noise monitoring and into actual risk reduction and management actions.

Key Features & Applications

HAVbase streamlines your HAV and Noise risk assessment process. Instead of spending days and weeks for onsite testing, you can utilise our data to obtain a fast and low-cost understanding of HAV and Noise levels:

Risk Assessments: Avoid delays and reduce costs by using HAVbase to obtain data for your HAV and Noise risk assessments. This allows you to focus more time and resources on risk reduction and management actions.
Asset Management: The HAVbase database also provides a platform for you to log and manage the tool registers throughout your company / organisation.
Buy & Hire Smooth Guidance: Compare real-world (not manufacturer!) vibration levels before purchasing or hiring new equipment, which can be used to guide your procurement process.
Hearing Protection Assessments: Use our Noise data combined with our extensive register of hearing protectors to automatically calculate and assess hearing protection suitability.

Full access to HAVbase is provided on an annual subscription basis. However, if you only have a small number of tools, send us your tool register using our template and we'll get back to you with a quote for the data.

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