In manufacturing environments where vibrating tools are used frequently, managing exposure to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is essential to protect operator health and ensure compliance with UK safety regulations.
Caterpillar required a structured and proactive approach to identify, measure and control vibration exposure across its tooling assets. The challenge was not only to assess risk, but to implement a sustainable system that could continually monitor, manage and reduce exposure over time.
Abbey Industrial Solutions worked in partnership with Caterpillar to implement a comprehensive Hand Arm Vibration management programme designed to assess, control and continuously improve vibration exposure across the site.
Our approach combined technical expertise, structured measurement processes and ongoing support to create a full lifecycle solution for vibration risk management.
“Abbey Industrial Solutions has provided us with a clear and structured approach to managing hand arm vibration across our tooling assets. Their expertise and ongoing support have helped us improve visibility, maintain compliance and enhance operator safety.”
Through the implementation of a structured vibration management programme, Caterpillar gained significantly improved visibility and control over hand arm vibration exposure across its operations.
The solution enabled better decision-making around tooling selection, maintenance and usage, while also strengthening compliance with health and safety requirements.
Key outcomes included:
The programme also supported a broader culture of safety awareness, helping operators and engineers better understand the importance of vibration control in daily operations.
Abbey Industrial Solutions brings together deep technical expertise in tooling, measurement and manufacturing process optimisation to deliver complete vibration risk management solutions.
Rather than offering a one-off assessment, we provide a long-term partnership approach that helps manufacturers continuously improve safety, compliance and operational performance.
We work as an extension of our customers’ engineering and safety teams, ensuring that vibration risk is actively managed rather than reactively addressed.
