HAND ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME (HAVS) AWARENESS COURSE

DURATION

1/2 Day

VENUE

Locations nationwide and/or client specific.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To provide participents with the knowledge required to understand the hazards and controls associated with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome.

By the end of the course participants will:

• Appreciate the key legislation & guidance covering HAVS in the workplace including the implications and requirements of the impending The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 which implement the physical Agents (vibration) Directive (2002/44/EC).
• To understand the symptoms and effects of excessive vibration.
• Appreciate the risks associated with using vibrating tools.
• To understand the techniques to adopt to reduce risk associated with noise and vibration.
• Understand employers and employees duties.
• To be aware of guidance relating to HAVS.

COURSE CONTENT

• What is HAVS?
• Symptoms and effects
• Causes of HAVS
• Measuring vibration
• Current HSE Guidance & Legislation - Control of vibration at work regulations 2005
• Management of HAVS in the workplace
• Video
• Further advice information
• End of course examination

TARGET AUDIENCE

Site Operatives, supervisors and management.

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

None required.

CERTIFICATION

Delegates successfully passing the end of course test will receive a SMTS training certificate.