Description
Duration: 20 Minutes
What You’ll Learn
If your work involves using vibrating tools or machinery, it’s essential to be aware of the potential risks involved.
In this course, we’ll explore how frequent and intense exposure to vibration can affect your hands and arms. You’ll learn about conditions like Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, discover practical tips to help prevent vibration-related injuries, and gain insight into the measures that employers and employees take to ensure safety when working with vibrating equipment.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the causes and effects of hand-arm vibration exposure
- Recognise symptoms of HAVS, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Raynaud’s Phenomenon
- Conduct basic HAV risk assessments
- Implement effective control and prevention measures
- Contribute to workplace health surveillance programmes
- Support compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
