Hand Arm Vibration (Half Day)

Fee: £57.00 per delegate + VAT (free to members)

Course Duration: 4 hours

Required Equipment: None

Certification: Courtley (Health & Safety) Ltd certificate of attendance

Overview

The course is designed for managers and supervisors who are in charge of operatives that use tools that cause vibration such as drills, chisels, hammer drills and breakers.

Course Content

• Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
• What is HAVS?
• Manufacturers' data
• Standards improving
• Look at guidance
• Measurements (ISO 5349)
• Time of use
• Risks / symptoms
• Calculations
• Control measures
• Keeping warm and dry (clothing and gloves)
• Keeping equipment well maintained
• Avoid smoking
• Health surveillance

Legal Requirements

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005

Competence

The course will enable participants to understand and undertake vibration assessments.