Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (Havs) Awareness

Course details

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.