Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Overview

Hand Arm Vibration Awareness​ Course Outline

 

Module 1: Hand-Arm Vibration

  • Fundamentals of Vibration
  • What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome?
  • Development of Legal Controls on Hand Arm Vibration Exposure
  • Calculating Hand Arm Vibration Doses and Limits
  • Assessment of Hand Arm Vibration Exposure
  • What Causes Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome?
  • What are the Symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome?
  • How Do Symptoms Progress?
  • How is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Diagnosed?
  • Can Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Be Prevented?

Module 2: Whole Body Vibration

  • Controls on Whole Body Vibration
  • Measurement and Assessment of WBV Exposure

Module 3: Risks and Health Effects of Vibration at the Workplace

  • Jobs and Industries are Most Likely to Involve Hand-Arm Vibration
  • Tools and Equipment can Cause Ill Health from Vibration
  • How Vibration Causes Injury?
  • Control of Vibration at Work Regulations
  • Purpose of Health Surveillance
  • What Does the Law Require Us to Do?

Module 4: Tools to Measure Vibration

  • Vibration Levels of Tools
  • Equipment Used to Measure Tools
  • Best Ways to Monitor Exposure Time

Module 5: Manage the Health and Safety Risks from HAV

  • Control Measures to Consider
  • Put the Control Measures in Place
  • Controlling Whole Body Vibration Exposure

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Who should attend this Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Course?  

This Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Course is recommended for individuals who operate hand-held power tools or machinery that can expose them to hand-arm vibration. This course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including: 

  • Construction Workers 
  • Manufacturing and Factory Workers 
  • Grounds Maintenance Staff 
  • Automotive Technicians 
  • Carpenters  
  • Miners 
  • Shipyard Workers 
  • Foundry Workers 

Prerequisites of the Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Course 

There are no formal prerequisites for this Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Course.

Hand Arm Vibration Awareness​ Course Overview

Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) is the vibration transmitted from a work process to the hands and arms of employees. Operating handheld power tools, hand-guided equipment, or holding materials being processed by machinery can all cause hand-arm vibration, leading to permanent health effects. Studying the Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness Training course is helpful for individuals to reduce the harmful effects of hand-arm vibration syndrome. This training will help organisations to raise awareness among employees of how to tackle occupational exposure to vibration. Acquiring this training course will surely help delegates undertake tremendous job opportunities in various international companies. 

This 1- Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Training course covers all the essential topics by which delegates will become fully familiar with the hand-arm vibration syndrome. During this training, they will learn about the causes and symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome. They will also learn about vibration sources, equipment used to measure tools, control of vibration at work regulations, control measures to consider, controlling whole-body vibration exposure and many more. Our highly professional trainer with years of experience in teaching such courses will conduct this training course and will help you get a complete understanding of Hand Arm Vibration Awareness.

  • Best ways to monitor exposure time
  • Controls on whole-body vibration
  • Measurement and assessment of WBV exposure
  • What causes hand-arm vibration syndrome?
  • Assessment of hand-arm vibration exposure
  • Facts and figures of vibration

After attending the Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Training course, delegates will be able to effectively measure and assess Whole Body Vibration (WBV) exposure. They will also be able to manage the health and safety risks from HAV.

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What’s included in this Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors    
  • Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Certificate 
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Hand Arm Vibration Awareness, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

Experience the most sought-after learning style with The Knowledge Academy's Hand Arm Vibration Awareness. Available in 490+ locations across 190+ countries, our hand-picked Classroom venues offer an invaluable human touch. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, interactive experience with our expert-led Hand Arm Vibration Awareness sessions.

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Hand Arm Vibration Awareness FAQs

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (also known as HAVS) produces alterations in the sensation of the fingers, which can result in persistent numbness, muscle weakness, and, in some cases, white finger.
There are no formal prerequisites to attend the Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Training course.
This Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Training course is ideal for anyone who wants to gain knowledge of hand-arm vibration syndrome.
Numbness, tingling, the whiteness of fingers, loss of sensitivity in those areas, loss of strength to the finger diminishing the grip strength, etc., are the symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome.
Tool Mounted Accelerometers, Handheld / Grip Accelerometers, Laser vibrometers, UNI-T Vibrometer, Fluke Vibrometers, Extech Vibrometers, etc., are the equipment used to measure tools.
Health surveillance is crucial for discovering negative health consequences early so employers can implement stronger protections to prevent them from worsening.
During the Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Training course, you will learn various essential topics such as equipment used to measure tools, control measures to consider, the purpose of health surveillance, how do symptoms progress, sources of vibration, and many more.
The training fees for Hand Arm Vibration Awareness certification in the United Kingdom starts from £995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Hand Arm Vibration Awareness.
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