Air Compressor Buying Guide: 2023
An air compressor is a must-have tool for any workshop, garage or industrial setting. It is a versatile piece of equipment that can be used to power a wide range of pneumatic tools
Hand-arm vibration is vibration transmitted into your hands and arms when you use hand-held powered work equipment. Too much exposure to hand-arm vibration can cause Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a nerve disorder which may involve pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in parts of the hand.
What are the early signs and symptoms to look out for?
You are at risk if you regularly use hand-held or hand-guided power tools and machines such as:
It is your employer’s responsibility to protect you against Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can help by:
Encourage good blood circulation by:
The traffic light colour coding system is used to give a rough indication of the vibration risk. All equipment in this catalogue follows this guide:
The amount of time you can safely use equipment varies depending on the type of tool, its condition, the materials you are working with and the job you are doing. It is essential that you check carefully to ensure you are not facing the risk of developing a hand-arm vibration-related disease, such as ‘Vibration White Finger’.
The HSS Protection Pledge:
An air compressor is a must-have tool for any workshop, garage or industrial setting. It is a versatile piece of equipment that can be used to power a wide range of pneumatic tools
Drilling into brick is a project that requires some skill and knowledge. Whether you are hanging a painting or making a hole for electrical wiring, it is important to obtain quality drilling tools and learn the necessary safety precautions to use when tackling any drilling task.
When it comes to welding, by law employers must protect workers by controlling the health risks associated with welding fumes. This law applies to all workers who carry out any welding work and not just those who are specifically welders. All welding fume carries with it the potential to cause lung cancer which is why controls are so essential. Welding fumes are also found to cause other health conditions such as asthma.
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