Hand – Arm Vibration Awareness
Learn about hand-arm vibration hazards, HAVS, carpal tunnel syndrome, exposure controls, health surveillance, and practical steps to reduce vibration-related injury.
Overview
This awareness course helps learners understand the risks associated with hand-arm vibration and the measures that can be taken to reduce exposure. It covers the effects of vibration exposure, employer responsibilities, and practical controls for tools and work activities that may contribute to hand-arm vibration syndrome.
This course is delivered as RelyOn eLearning and has an approximate duration of 30 minutes.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for employees who use vibrating tools or equipment, supervisors, maintenance teams, and others responsible for controlling vibration exposure in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define hand-arm vibration
- Outline the symptoms and effects of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Identify the legal duties of employers and manufacturers to control vibration
- Recall vibration exposure values
- Explain how the risks associated with vibration are assessed and controlled
- Outline the measures you can take to protect yourself from harmful vibration
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Hand-arm vibration and common sources
- HAVS and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Symptoms and health effects
- Employer and manufacturer responsibilities
- Exposure reduction methods
- Tool selection and maintenance
- Health surveillance and reporting
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions throughout the course. This course includes 20 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.