Hand Arm Vibration
Training
In Knowsley
Description
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Type
Training
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Location
Knowsley
To enable participants to understand and undertake vibration assessments. Suitable for managers and supervisors who are in charge of operatives that use tools that cause vibration such as drills, chisels, hammer drills and breakers.
Facilities
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Start date
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Course programme
Hand Arm Vibration
Course Duration: 9 am - 1 pm Refreshments provided
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
Additional information
Hand Arm Vibration