HAVS Awareness

The Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Awareness course has been designed to give participants the knowledge and understanding of the hazards associated with operating vibrating equipment.

Course information

Key learnings

COURSE ELEMENTS

  • Introduction
  • Health and welfare information
  • Health hazards associated with working with vibrating tools
  • How to recognise the symptoms of Hand/Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
  • Risk assessment – control or minimise, measure and recording the risk
  • State the maximum daily exposure levels for hand/arm vibration and explain how these can vary according to level or time of exposure
  • Monitoring equiment available for HAVS

Objectives

The Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Awareness course has been designed to give participants the knowledge and understanding of the hazards associated with operating vibrating equipment, the effects on the human body and the control measures which should be put in place.

Course duration

Half Day Course

Course dates

On Demand

Course type

In person

Course provider

Aquaterra Training

Approved Training Provider

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HAVS Awareness