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Article 13/12/2018

Hand-arm vibration syndrome – more costly prosecutions

The focus of Health and Safety Executive prosecutions has historically been on companies that have exposed their employees to safety risks, as opposed to vibration and other health related failings. However, in recent years the HSE has made a concerted effort to make workplaces healthier as well as safer.

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