Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Course

In Edinburgh

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Class hours

    4h

By the end of this course delegates will be able to recognise the symptoms of H.A.V.S., understand the risks associated with using hand tools, understand the techniques used to reduce these risks, and be familiar with employer's and employee's responsibilities with regard to H.A.V.S. Suitable for: This course is aimed at managers, supervisors and other employees responsible for carrying out risk assessment for H.A.V.S.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
See map

Start date

On request

Start date

On request

About this course

No previous knowledge or experience is required.

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

Teachers and trainers (1)

Rupert Balfry

Rupert Balfry

Senior Training Consultant

IOSH Approved Trainer

Course programme

Course review:

This course provides delegates with an introduction to key issues relating to occupational exposure to hand arm vibration and the symptoms and effects of hand arm vibration syndrome (H.A.V.S.)

  • H.A.V.S. defined
  • Symptoms and effects
  • What causes H.A.V.S.?
  • How is vibration measured
  • A review of the current regulations and guidance
  • The management of H.A.V.S. in the workplace

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Price on request