Safety device giving good vibrations

A SAFETY device created by an Edinburgh technology company has won national acclaim.

The HAVmeter, a device that monitors exposure to hand-arm vibration levels and was created by Edinburgh-based Reactec, was recognised in the Occupational Health Awards and the National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) awards.

The technology helps reduce injuries and ailments associated with the excessive use of industrial power tools.

The device has helped Severn Trent Water win the NJUG safety award, for the water giant's ongoing drive to reduce hand-arm vibration syndrome among its street works teams.

Jim O'Hagan, from Reactec, said: "To be highlighted by two of the UK's biggest health and safety awards is a great testament to the success of our HAVmeters.

"The companies that use the meters are being rightly seen as the pioneers of health and safety in their fields."