Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Approved by: CPD
Description
This short course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwise known as HAVS.
The course starts by establishing exactly what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is, before providing a detailed description of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder.
It then provides an overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely to pose a risk of HAVS, and the exposure values that must be complied with by law.
Following this, the course covers the practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of HAVS, and looks at the law with regards to HAVS, including the responsibilities that both employees and employers must comply with in order to reduce the risk.
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Target Audience:
This Managing Occupational Health online course is aimed at supervisors and managers who are responsible for the health and wellbeing of their employees.
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome E-Learning Advantages:
Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from vibrating power tools.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
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1 | What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)? | 70 |
2 | When am I at Risk? | 70 |
3 | What Does the Law Say? | 70 |
4 | The Importance of Health Surveillance | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 40 minutes
(Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)