At GAP, our employees' health, safety and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering excellent performance in health and safety through cooperation, communication and competence which are applied consistently throughout our operations.
Hand Arm Vibration Calculator
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a condition that affects people who regularly use vibratory equipment. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome causes damage to nerves, blood vessels and joints of the hand, wrist and arm. This can cause extreme pain and distress to sufferers - especially in cold weather conditions
There are some key elements to note when using vibratory power tools which many people either overlook or simply do not know. Your health and wellbeing should always be the number one priority - never use a tool in the knowledge that you risk overexposing yourself or your employees to the damaging effects of HAVS.
Take a look at our Hand Arm Vibration Calculator to assess HAV Exposure from certain tools.
Calculate HAV Exposure
HAVs Guide
Take a look at our Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Guide where you can find essential information and exposure guideliens that aid in minimising the risks associated with hand-arm vibration exposure.
Our guide offers practical tips and guidelines for selecting the right tools, monitoring vibration levels, and implementing effective control measures.
Read our HAV Guide
Think Safe Golden Rules
It is GAP's responsibility to provide relevant equipment and a safe working environment. It is everyone's responsibility to ensure our safety rules are followed at all times.
To keep our employees safe, GAP introduced our Think Safe Golden Rules. The Think Safe Rules are designed to keep safety at the forefront of GAP employees minds at all times.
View our Think Safe Golden Rules Booklet
Interactive Toolbox Talks
In an industry-first, GAP's Interactive Toolbox Talks are your go-to resource for a safer workplace. They are a fun and eye-catching way of engaging workers with health and safety regulations.
Take a look and learn how to streamline protocols, assess risks and prioritise well-being effortlessly. Educate yourself on various topics to help you identify and assess health and safety risks.
Explore GAP's Interactive Toolbox Talks
Mental Health
To encourage wider and more open conversations around mental health, GAP launched our Health and Wellbeing Hub, available to all our employees to encourage them to think about their mental wellbeing.
The GAP Wellbeing Hub contains stories from others who have experienced similar problems and provides a wealth of advice and knowledge for a number of issues.
All GAP employees are provided with a confidential 24/7 helpline card which offers a free assistance programme for anyone, anytime. GAP also has a number of qualified Mental Health First Aiders working within the business, who are always available for a confidential chat.
RoSPA
Since 2018, GAP has been awarded the RoSPA Gold Award. The internationally renowned RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Awards Scheme acknowledges an organisation's accomplishments and excellence in health and safety, including practices such as leadership and workforce involevement.
GAP has received the prestigious accolade in recognition of it's outstanding achievements and ongoing commitment to raising standards in health and safety.
