EUSR Endorsed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Awareness

Delegates will gain both theoretical and practical understanding of vibration risks, focusing on prevention, monitoring, and compliance:

Understanding HAVS

• What Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is and how it develops
• Early signs and symptoms to look for in operatives
• Consequences of prolonged exposure on health and productivity

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Overview of Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
• Employer and employee duties
• Health surveillance requirements and reporting obligations

Risk Identification and Management

• Common tools and tasks associated with high vibration exposure
• Exposure Action Values (EAVs) and Exposure Limit Values (ELVs)
• Conducting vibration risk assessments and monitoring exposure

Practical Control Measures

• Selection and maintenance of low-vibration tools
• Safe work techniques to minimise exposure
• Administrative controls, task rotation, and rest periods

Promoting a Safe Workplace

• Employee responsibility for reporting symptoms
• Implementing a culture of health and safety awareness around tool use
• Reducing long-term risk through best practice and compliance

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Recognise the causes and symptoms of HAVS
• Apply practical measures to minimise vibration exposure
• Understand their legal responsibilities under UK regulations
• Contribute to workplace risk assessments and health surveillance programmes
• Promote safe use of vibrating tools and prevent long-term injury