Hand Arm Vibration (HAVS)
This course explains hand-arm vibration syndrome and vibration-related carpal tunnel syndrome, their early warning signs, and what the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 require. You will learn about the exposure action and limit values, the HSE points system, practical controls, health surveillance and why reporting symptoms early matters. It is awareness training and does not replace practical training, competence or your employer's procedures.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 35 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Describe hand-arm vibration syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome and how they are caused.
- ✓Recognise the early symptoms of vibration-related ill health.
- ✓Explain the exposure action value and exposure limit value under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
- ✓Use the HSE points system to understand daily exposure in simple terms.
- ✓Apply practical controls to reduce vibration exposure.
- ✓Explain the purpose of health surveillance and the importance of reporting symptoms.
Course contents
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Module 1: What Is Hand-Arm Vibration?
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: The Law and Exposure Values
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 3: Controlling Vibration
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 4: Health Surveillance and Reporting
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate