NEW COURSE - HAND ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME

This exciting new course will be added to our Health & Safety suite in the coming days

Course Description

This short e- learning course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, also known as HAVS.

The course starts by establishing exactly what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is, before providing a detailed description of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder.

It then provides an overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely to pose a risk of HAVS, and the exposure values that must be complied with by law.

Following this, the course covers the practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of HAVS, and looks at the law with regards to HAVS, including the responsibilities that both employees and employers must comply with in order to reduce the risk.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Understand what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is

Idenitfy the symptoms

Have an understanding of when you are at risk and how you can reduce it

The laws associated with HAVS and the importance of health surveillance

Target Audience:

This course is aimed at those in the construction industry that are responsible for using power tools.  This could include site supervisors or managers.

The course is 40 mins in duration.