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Course overview
Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is the transfer of vibration from occupational activities to the hands and arms of workers. This can happen when you use hand-held power tools, use hand-guided equipment, or work with materials that have been processed by machines.
Numerous studies have found that constant and frequent exposure to HAV can lead to long-term detrimental health consequences, especially when people regularly and extensively deal with vibrating items or processes as part of their job obligations.
Symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) include numbness, discomfort, and skin blanching (pale or ashen look).
What will I learn?
- 1. Introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
- 2. Operate an on-site hand arm vibration management programme
- 3. Management of HAVS
- 4. Legislation relating to HAVS
- 5. Vibration theory and vibration levels
- 6. Vibration meters and their use
- 7. Vibration exposure
- 8. Hand arm vibration risks
- 9. Understand and, if necessary, measure hand arm vibration levels
- 10. Assess and plan jobs to control HAVS risks
- 11. Communicate information about HAVS risk and good practice to tool users
Requirements
- Basic Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with general workplace safety and health principles.
- Relevant Job Role: Ideal for workers or safety professionals in industries where vibration exposure is common (e.g., construction, manufacturing, or maintenance).
- Age Requirement: Candidates must generally be at least 18 years old.
- Physical Fitness: No specific health requirements, but participants should be able to engage in the training activities.
- Language Proficiency: Basic understanding of the language in which the course is conducted (usually English).
- Commitment to Safety: A willingness to adopt and apply preventive measures for reducing HAVS risks.
- Course Enrollment: Registration with an accredited provider offering the HAVS management course.
Curriculum for this course
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