HAVS Risk Reduction Pledge

The HSE held a Prevention Summit and requested employers to take initiative to proactively manage health risks to reduce the risk of occupational diseases.

Cadent gas led the way by establishing a HAV Group and inviting organisations across the industry to join them.

These Utilities sector organisations have launched a Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Risk Reduction Pledge aiming to eliminate new cases of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) by 2035, signalling a shift beyond compliance toward innovation and improved data integrity across the supply chain. The pledge intends to enhance vibration risk management by exceeding minimum standards, influencing market priorities, fostering innovation, strengthening data trust, and integrating vibration risk in procurement decisions. Recognizing the serious and preventable nature of HAVS, the initiative emphasizes leadership, senior accountability, and alignment with strategic health priorities to protect workers and address persistent occupational health risks. Change will be driven through shared commitment, collaboration, continuous improvement, support for affected individuals, and consistent contractor standards across the industry. The pledge commits signatories to achieving zero new HAVS cases by 2035, reflecting a unified dedication to safer workplaces in the utilities sector.

To sign the Hand Arm Vibration Risk Reduction Pledge, or find out more,  please see here.