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Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is the collective term covering a number of potentially serious injuries, of which vibration white finger (VWF) is the most commonly recognised.
There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of HAVS, and steps should be taken to reduce the risk where elimination is not possible. Including ensuring your employees are aware of the risks of HAVS and how they can reduce them.
What is the course and what does it include?
The course is designed to make attendees aware of HAVS and provide advice on how to reduce the risks involved, it includes:
✓ What are HAVS?
✓ The effects of excessive vibration on the body
✓ The causes of HAVS
✓ How to reduce the risk
✓ The combination of the Tool/Consumable and its potential effect on vibration
✓ Where to find vibration data for tools and machines
✓ The HSE points system and how to use it
✓ The Exposure Action Value (EAV)
✓ The Exposure Limit Value (ELV)
There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of HAVS, and steps should be taken to reduce the risk where elimination is not possible. Including ensuring your employees are aware of the risks of HAVS and how they can reduce them.
What is the course and what does it include?
The course is designed to make attendees aware of HAVS and provide advice on how to reduce the risks involved, it includes:
✓ What are HAVS?
✓ The effects of excessive vibration on the body
✓ The causes of HAVS
✓ How to reduce the risk
✓ The combination of the Tool/Consumable and its potential effect on vibration
✓ Where to find vibration data for tools and machines
✓ The HSE points system and how to use it
✓ The Exposure Action Value (EAV)
✓ The Exposure Limit Value (ELV)
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Established in 2012, focusing in Consultancy, Health & Safety training, HAVs (Hand Arm Vibration) testing & management and QLT (Qualitative) Face fitting (face mask).
We have the experience of successfully working/training with Local Councils, Police Constabularies, Colleges/Universities and Construction/Engineering companies. All ABTAC courses are tailored to the customer to ensure that the most relevant information is imparted.
ABTAC is the consultant to the BAF (British Abrasive Federation) and creates their training packages and conducts examinations for potential accredited trainers.
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