Course Duration: 30+ minutes
This RoSPA-assured Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Training course provides a greater awareness of the hazards and associated risk controls of vibration.
This course is designed for anyone who may be exposed to HAV. It examines HAV and its associated risks to give users an understanding of how to carry out their work safely. Users will also learn about vibration risk assessments, control measures, and legal duties that relate to safe working practice and vibration exposure.
| Course Duration | 30+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | RoSPA |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
The course certificate includes:
A RoSPA-assured certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Around two million people are at risk of vibration exposure, according to the Health and Safety Executive. While the illness caused by vibration may take 5-10 years to develop, once they have developed, it is irreversible.
The associated health risks include:
The effects of these illnesses are both physically and psychologically challenging. They can cause pain, itching and loss of feeling in the hands. Many experience the loss of fine motor skills and reduced strength and grip. This leaves them unable to use their hands as they once did.
Employers of anyone that may be exposed to vibration have a legal and moral duty to protect them from the risk. They must also protect themselves from the financial liability of claims and fines for breaches in safety law.
Vibration is a widespread hazard affecting people in many professions and industries. Continued exposure to HAV through the use of vibrating tools and equipment can lead to debilitating and often irreversible health problems. These are often known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome or HAVS.
The responsibility falls on employers to minimise the risk of HAVS in the workplace. This includes providing sufficient information, instruction, and training to anyone who may be exposed. This hand-arm vibration awareness training supports meeting these legal duties.
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