Description
Exposure to vibration may not sound particularly dangerous, but the effects are accumulative, progressive, and irreversible. However, they’re also preventable. This Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Training course looks at the effects of hand-arm vibration, who’s at risk, how to recognise the damage it causes, and what can be done to reduce harmful exposure.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Learn about and work towards compliance with The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
- Learn how to recognise the early signs of HAVS and what to do to make sure the damage doesn’t become permanent
- Understand employer responsibilities and what you can do to keep others safe
COURSE CONTENTS
This training course is broken down into 2 sections
- What is Hand-arm Vibration?
- Understanding Your Responsibilities
Colin Davidson –
could staff not benefit from being issued anti vibration gloves to both aid in keeping hands warm but also helping with lowering the vibration through the hands?
Mark Schafer –
A great course for protection of your hands and wrists that will preserve their use throughout the course of your life.