Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Training

This awareness level Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Training course provides a greater awareness of the hazards and associated risk controls of vibration. While the symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome may not be immediate, in time they can be both permanent and debilitating. Anyone who may be exposed to vibration must be provided with adequate training to understand the risks.

The Course Includes:

Comprehensive yet concise explanation

Certificate on completion

Simple login & user access

The latest industry best practice

Learning Outcomes:

Gain awareness of the Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Understand how HAVS affects the body and muscles

Learn to implement risk control measures to prevent HAVS

Identify potential HAVS and its symptoms

Understand your duty to protect yourselves and others from vibration exposure

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Hand-arm Vibration – What Everyone Needs to Know

£25.00 +VAT

Courses Price per Course
1 - 14 £25.00
15 - 24 £22.00
25 - 34 £20.00
35 - 44 £18.00
45 - 59 £15.00
60 - 69 £14.00
70 - 89 £12.00
90 - 99 £10.00
100 - 200 £9.50

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 that may be exposed. This hand-arm vibration awareness training supports meeting these legal duties.

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 they are 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 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.

Course Outline

Single Module

30+ minutes

This course contains the following sections:

  • What Is Hand Arm Vibration?
  • The Health Hazards
  • What the Law Requires
  • Vibration Risk Assessment
  • Understanding Exposure
  • Risk Controls
  • What You Can Do

Why Choose Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Training with Human Focus?

Study any time & in bite-size sessions

Less costly than a classroom training

Discounts on volume purchases

Excellent trainee support

Raises awareness of HAVS

Supports compliance with relevant legislation

Supports a positive culture of workplace health and safety

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Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS) Training Certification

hand arm vibration training certification

End of Course Assessment

At the end of the course, users must complete an end of course assessment before earning their certification.

The end of course test is:

  • 100% online
  • Multiple choice

A score of 80% is required to pass the test.

Approved Certification

The downloadable printable certificate assured by RoSPA will be issued instantly on course completion.

What does my certificate include?

The hand arm vibration (HAVS) training certificate includes Trainee’s name, Company name, Course name, Date of completion, Expiry date and name of the approval body.

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