HSE Compliance Tool
Hand-Arm Vibration Exposure Calculator
Based on HSE HAV Calculator v6.3 — Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
How to use: Enter the vibration magnitude (m/s²) and exposure duration for each tool or task. Select a tool from the HSE reference list to auto-fill the recommended value. Results update automatically. The EAV (Exposure Action Value) is 2.5 m/s² A(8) — 100 points. The ELV (Exposure Limit Value) is 5.0 m/s² A(8) — 400 points.
Tool / Task Entries
Tool / Task
Vibration (m/s²)
Hours
Mins
Partial A(8)
Points
Daily Exposure Summary
Daily exposure points (ELV = 400 pts)
0
100
EAV 200 300 400
ELV
EAV 200 300 400
ELV
Daily Exposure A(8)
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m/s² A(8)
Daily Exposure Points
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points (ELV = 400)
Enter tool details above
Add at least one tool or task with a vibration magnitude and exposure duration to calculate the daily exposure.
HSE Reference Values
| Tool Type | Range (m/s²) | HSE Recommended (m/s²) |
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Based on HSE Hand-Arm Vibration Exposure Calculator v6.3 (September 2023). For guidance visit hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav. This tool is for indicative purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
