In-house
HAVS Awareness
Course Length
Half Day
Certification
CITB Site Safety Plus Certificate
Course Summary
The effects of exposure to vibration are accumulative, progressive, and irreversible. However, they’re also preventable. Regular exposure to vibrations can lead to a number of debilitating conditions; the two most common are Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
Course Details
- Learn how to control the risk of vibrations
- Study the sources of hand-arm vibration
- Complying with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
- Learn when your exposure exceeds safe limits
- Understanding the early warning signs of HAVS
- Understand your responsibilities as an employee or employer