Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome E-Learning Course

Get up to speed on Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). This course covers what vibrating equipment is, how to spot the symptoms, and the associated risks. You’ll also learn how to manage daily exposure limits and understand the key legal responsibilities for both employers and employees to keep everyone safe.

Recommended System Requirements:

• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

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

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

Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from vibrating power tools.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work and personal life.

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

• Introduction
• What are the Symptoms of HAVS?
• When am I at Risk?
• How Can I Reduce the Risk?
• What Does the Law Say?
• The Importance of Health Surveillance
• Final Test