The aim of this Hand Arm Vibration Training course is to describe the health effects of hand-arm vibration, and to explain the requirements of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
The course is for all persons who operate hand-held power tools such as road breakers, hand-guided equipment such as powered lawnmowers, or who hold materials being processed by machines such as pedestal grinders.
This comprehensive one-day course covers all the fundamentals of dealing with Vibration in the workplace and includes sessions on the following topics.
- An introduction to vibration
- How vibration affects humans
- Health surveillance
- The control of vibration at work regulations 2005 overview
- Vibration meters and making measurements
- Tool time assessment and monitoring
- Monitoring exposure in the workplace
- Controlling vibration
What is Hand-Arm and Whole-Body Vibration?
Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) is a condition caused by regular exposure to vibrating and percussive tools, or working with material in contact with grinding or cutting operations.
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) refers to damage to muscles, joints, circulation and nerves in the hand and arm caused by HAV.
Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is experienced when sitting, standing or lying on a vibrating surface. For example, a forklift truck operator or tractor driver may be exposed to vibration through the seat resulting in WBV.
Noise and vibration are usually connected – if there is an issue with vibration in the workplace it’s likely that noise also poses a risk.
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