Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome - HAVS

Objectives

To highlight the potential harm from vibration in the workplace and to pass on good practices  to reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration syndrome.  The course is particularly relevant for operators of hand operated power tools (e.g. hammer-drills, lawn mowers) or for those whose work involves holding materials being processed by machines such as pedestal grinders.

Contents

• Legislation
• Identifying what hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is
• What harm hand-arm vibration syndrome can cause
• What effects HAVS may have on people
• Statistics
• Tools and equipment that can increase vibration risks
• Appropriate control measures
• Information, instruction and training
• Use of appropriate PPE
• Monitoring HAVS

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