Hand Arm Vibration Training
Recognise the early signs of hand arm vibration syndrome and learn the control measures that reduce exposure to vibrating tools.
- CPD Accredited
What this course covers
Regular use of vibrating tools and machinery can lead to hand arm vibration syndrome, a painful condition affecting the nerves, blood vessels and joints of the hands and arms. This programme explains how HAVS develops and how to recognise the early warning signs before damage becomes permanent.
Learners cover the exposure action and limit values that guide safe working practice, along with the control measures employers and workers must put in place. The course suits anyone using vibrating tools in construction, engineering, agriculture or manufacturing.
Skills you'll walk away with
- Recognise early symptoms and stages of HAVS
- Explain how vibration causes harm to hands and arms
- Describe exposure action and limit values
- Identify control measures that reduce vibration exposure
- Explain duties under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
- Monitor exposure and report early symptoms
Designed with these roles in mind
- Construction and engineering workers
- Agriculture and forestry staff
- Supervisors managing vibration risk
Modules included
6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.
- 01 Introduction to hand arm vibration and HAVS
- 02 How HAVS develops: symptoms and stages
- 03 Tools, tasks and exposure levels
- 04 Exposure action and limit values
- 05 Control measures and risk reduction
- 06 Health surveillance, reporting and duties
How competence is checked
A final assessment checks learners can identify HAVS symptoms and apply the correct control measures.
What learners receive
Learners receive an instant, CPD-accredited certificate on successful completion of the course.
- Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
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