Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

£35.00

Approved by CPD

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

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.

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Guided Learning hours

Approximately 40 minutes are required for this course.

Form of Assessment

A short test concludes each module. A passmark of 70% is required to successfully pass the course.

Syllabus

  • 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