This short course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwise
known as HAVS.
The course starts by establishing exactly what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is, before providing a
detailed description of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder.
It then provides an overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely to pose a risk
of HAVS, and the exposure values that must be complied with by law.
Following this, the course covers the practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of HAVS, and
looks at the law with regards to HAVS, including the responsibilities that both employees and
employers must comply with in order to reduce the risk.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand what is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
• You will be able to identify the symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration
• Have an understand of when you are at risk and how you can reduce the risk
• And finally, the laws associated with hand Arm Vibration and the importance of Health
surveillance.

Advantages
Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from vibrating power tools.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through
the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work
and personal life.

Further Progression
For those needing further safety in construction training, courses such as Working at Heights,
Working safely and PPE should be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk
Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.

Duration: 40 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).