Human Vibration (Hand-Arm & Whole Body) Competent Person

Human Vibration (Hand-Arm & Whole Body) Competent Person Course

If vibration from hand held power tools or exposure to plant and machinery is an issue or a potential problem in your organisation, then someone should attend this course.

Course Aim

The course is designed to give you a detailed insight into the requirements of Hand Arm and Whole Body Vibration Risk Assessment. The course covers all the current requirements of the HSE as well as an in-depth look at the pending legislation to ensure that you can be classed as 'competent' to carry out such work. The course is a mix of theory and practical exercises to give you all the necessary information and experience that will help you to reduce vibration exposure in the workplace.

Course Overview

The course consists of 2 modules, which are structured in the following way.

Module 1 Three Day course

The syllabus for Module 1 will include major topics incorporating vibration theory. Hand-Arm and Whole Body Vibration Measurement protocols and parameters, vibration reduction techniques, legislation and standards, instrumentation and measurement. There is also a heavy practical element of the course to familiarise you with the techniques of measurement and the fundamental operation of instruments.

Module 2 Hand-Arm and Whole Body Vibration Risk Assessment Report

This can either be produced using results from measurements taken during Module 1 or can be a project of your choice, which involves the production of a "Hand-Arm Vibration" risk assessment report. This report is the basis of certification for the course and is marked by your tutor. On successful completion a certificate of competence will be issued.