Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Training Course
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Exposure to vibratory equipment can cause a range of conditions collectively known as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), as well as specific diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, (HAVS) is serious and disabling. It is estimated that nearly 2 million people are at risk due to prolonged exposure to vibratory equipment used in the workplace.
Damage from HAVS can include symptoms of numbness, tingling and severe pain from painful finger blanching attacks. HAVS can have a significant impact on people’s lives including the inability to do fine work with many sufferers having to stop work entirely.
LegislationThe Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 require employers to assess and identify measures to eliminate or reduce risks from exposure to hand-arm vibration so that you can protect employees from risks to their health.
Section 8 of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations require employers to provide suitable information, instruction and training for employees exposed to vibration levels above the exposure action value, (EAV).
The course will cover the following topics:
- Explanation of hand-arm vibration syndrome and Carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Avoiding damage when using vibratory tools.
- Employer responsibilities to protect employees.
Outline
This course consists of two sections including interactive questions to ensure you have understood the content.
1. What is Hand-arm Vibration?
2. Understanding Your Responsibilities
A CPD accredited downloadable certificate is available on completion of the course.
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