Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome – HAVS

Objectives:

The Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome training course introduces the delegates to their roles and responsibilities in respect to HAVS. To ensure that all personnel are aware of the potential harm from vibration within their own workplace. Our course is relevant to the operators of hand operated power tools including: grinders, hammer drills, lawn mowers, strimmers. It would also benefit operatives that hold materials being processed by various machines such as pedestal grinders etc.

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome – HAVS Awareness Training Course Content:

• What do you know
• Current legislation
• What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
• Ways to reduce the risk
• What can I do
• Technology
• Health effects
• Medical conditions
• Monitoring of HAVS
• Self assessment

Notes:

HAVS Awareness Training Course duration: Half-day