Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) (E-learning)

HAVS Training Delivered Online by E-learning

This short course provides you with an introduction to Hard Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwise known as HAVS.

Who is the Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Course Suitable For?

This online HAVS course is aimed at those in the construction industry that are responsible for using power tools. This could include site supervisors or managers.

What's Included in the Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)  Course?

The course starts by establishing exactly what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is, before providing a detailed description of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder.

It then provides an overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely to pose a risk of HAVS, and the exposure values that must be complied with by law.

Following this, the course covers the practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of HAVS, and looks at the law with regards to HAVS, including the responsibilities that both employees and employers must comply with in order to reduce the risk.

Course Content

By the end of this online Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) course, you will be able to:

• Understand what is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
• Identify the symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration
• Have an understanding of when you are at risk and how you can reduce the risk
• Understand the laws associated with hand Arm Vibration and the importance of health surveillance.

Course Duration

40 Minutes

Accreditation

CPD Approved

Further Study

For those needing further safety in construction training, courses such as Working at Heights, Working Safely and PPE should be completed alongside this one.

For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.

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Mobile

The content has been tested and is known to work on iOS devices from the iPad 2 onwards and iPhone 4 onwards.

Tested on some Android devices including the Samsung Galaxy tab II and the Kindle Fire HD.

Beyond this is should work on most other Android devices but there may be some exceptions depending on OS version and browser used.

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