Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

Course description

This short course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwise 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.

What you will learn

• What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
• The symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration
• When you are at risk and how you can reduce the risk
• The laws associated with hand Arm Vibration and the importance of Health
• surveillance.

Who it is for

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

Course content

1. 1Introduction
2. 2What are the Symptoms of HAVS?
3. 3When am I at Risk?
4. 4How Can I Reduce the Risk?
5. 5What Does the Law Say?
6. 6The Importance of Health Surveillance
7. 7Final Test