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Hand Arm Vibration (HAVs) course for everyone working with vibrating tools or equipment. CPD-accredited certificate emailed on successful completion.
The fully accredited, Echo3 online Hand-arm Vibration course (also known as HAVS) has been designed for everyone using vibrating tools and equipment at work.
The term ‘Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)’ refers to the group of symptoms that can occur from using vibrating tools and equipment. These symptoms include, white finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, musculoskeletal injuries and vascular injuries.
Hand-arm vibration syndrome can be serious and, in the UK, nearly 2 million workers are at risk. Once the damage from HAVS is done it is permanent. By adopting the simple and cost-effective control measures outlined in this Echo3 course the risks can be avoided.
The cost of doing nothing about hand-arm vibration risks in the workplace can be high for both employees and employers. Providing appropriate training is also required by the Control of Vibrations at Work Regulations 2005.
At Echo3 we design our courses around how people actually learn. The content is concise, free from unnecessary repetition, and supported by motion graphics to help explain key concepts. This enables workers to train efficiently, stay engaged, and ultimately stay safe at work.
The term ‘Hand-arm vibration syndrome’ refers to the group of symptoms that can occur from using vibrating tools and equipment. These symptoms include, white finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, musculoskeletal injuries and vascular injuries.
Examples of the equipment than can cause HAVS include, chainsaws, road breakers, hammer drills, hand-held grinders, jigsaws, polishers, powered lawn mowers and powered sanders.
Musculoskeletal injuries include bone cysts and osteoarthritis. These can cause chronic pain, impaired grip force and reduced mobility.
Vascular injuries due to HAV often cause the capillaries in the hand and fingers to constrict, restricting blood circulation. This can result in skin blanching, numbness, tingling and pain. As the condition worsens, the blanching can spread down the fingers, which is why this symptom is often referred to as ‘vibration white finger’. In severe cases, the reduced blood supply causes gangrene leading to the loss of fingers.
Neurological injuries are the result of damage to the nerves and senses, which can cause tingling or numbness in the hands or fingers. A Long-term injury that limits your ability to feel textures or temperatures and affects dexterity.
The HAVS Awareness training learning objectives include.
Employees who are exposed frequent use of vibrating equipment are at risk and require appropriate Hand Arm Vibration training that is proportional to the risk.
Employees in the following industries who are exposed to a HAVS risk will most likely benefit from this training.
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 requires manufacturers to ensure that tools and equipment are designed to reduce vibration risk to as low a level as possible. They must also make use of the latest technology.
All equipment and tools must be CE-marked, and manufacturers must supply health and safety information. This should include risk warnings, information on safe use and maintenance, and a vibration emission statement.
Employers must comply with The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
These regulations require that risk is assessed and managed, and that suitable clothing, equipment and training is provided. You should be informed of risks of exposure to vibration and your employer should check your health and make sure it is recorded. All cases of HAVS must also be reported.
Employees must follow instructions from your employer on safe working practices. This means you must comply with any directions or training given by your employer in the way tasks are carried out to ensure the vibration exposure is limited.
Employees should report anything that might affect the vibration exposure, such as faulty equipment, missing or damaged vibration controls or the wrong equipment being used.
Employees must also co-operate with their employers on any control measures that have been introduced.
There are hundreds of different types of hand-held power tools and equipment, which can cause ill health from vibration. Its important to use the correct tool for the job and maintain them appropriately.
Some of the more common ones are:
The 2 terms to consider when thinking about Hand-arm vibrations and how much vibration staff are experiencing at work are the Exposure Action Value and Exposure Limit Value.
The daily exposure to vibration can be calculated by measuring the magnitude of the vibration against the duration of exposure to the vibration within an 8-hour day.
If daily exposure to vibration is within the Exposure Action Value area of the chart, employers must reduce the risk.
If the daily exposure is above the Exposure Limit Value, employers must then take immediate action to reduce your exposure to vibration.
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