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Who Should Take This Course?

This HAVS training course is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for managing the risks of vibration in the workplace, as well as anyone who uses hand-held power tools as part of their job role.

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Certification

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Content

The course is divided into 3 accessible, interactive modules and includes an assessment at the end:

• Introduction to HAVS – what is HAVS? Who is at risk? Legislation, employer and employee responsibilities and the hierarchy of control measures.
• HAVS Risk Assessment – What is a risk assessment? Identify the hazards, decide who might be harmed and how, evaluate the risks, record findings and implement them, and review and update.
• Reducing and Controlling Risks – risk reduction, tool manufacturers, reducing exposure time, low vibration tools, correct installation of machinery, maintenance, reducing vibration at the source, personal protective equipment, communication, health surveillance and training.

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Aims of the Training Course

By the end of this course learners will:

• Understand who is at risk from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome.
• Understand what the law says in regards to preventing and managing HAVS in the workplace.
• Be aware of how to carry out a suitable and sufficient workplace risk assessment.
• Have knowledge of the risk reduction methods that can be used to prevent and manage HAVS.

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Assessment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 10 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.