This RoSPA-assured Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) 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.
This course is assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The course certificate includes:
User name
Company name
Course name
Completion date
Expiry date
Approval body
A RoSPA-assured Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Training course 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:
Fully online
Multiple choice
A score of 80% is required to pass.
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Why Is Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Training Important?
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:
White finger – when blood stops flowing to the fingers
Nerve damage
Bone and joint damage
Muscle weakening
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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 who 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 of safety law.
About Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Training
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 online HAVS Training course supports meeting these legal duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a serious and permanent health condition caused by prolonged use of vibrating tools or machinery. It affects the nerves, blood vessels, muscles and joints of the hand and arm.
The course certificate is valid for three years from the date of completion.
Anyone who regularly uses hand-held or hand-guided power tools, machines, or vibrating equipment should complete this course.
It promotes better health outcomes and supports the employer’s duty to provide safety training to workers who are regularly exposed to vibrations.
Symptoms include:
Tingling and numbness in the fingers
Loss of strength or grip
White fingers (especially in cold weather)
Pain, stiffness or loss of dexterity in the hands
This hand-arm vibration syndrome e-learning course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The exact length may vary depending on your internet connection and the time spent on assessment questions.
The course is priced at £25 + VAT for a single trainee. Discounted rates are available for bulk purchases. Click on ‘Discount’ beneath the ‘Buy Now’ button for more details.
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