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Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness

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Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness

This Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness eLearning course provides essential training on the risks associated with vibration exposure from handheld and powered tools, and how this can lead to Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and other vibration-related injuries. Learners will gain an understanding of where vibration risks occur in the workplace, how to recognise early signs and symptoms, and the practical control measures and work practices that reduce exposure and protect health. This course is suitable for anyone who uses or works around vibrating tools and equipment and supports both risk awareness and compliance with vibration safety best practice.


Course Aims

The primary aims of the Hand-Arm Vibration Awareness course are to:

  • Explain what hand-arm vibration is and how exposure occurs through common tools and equipment.
  • Introduce the health risks associated with vibration exposure, including HAVS and related conditions such as vibration-induced white finger.
  • Raise awareness of legal and organisational responsibilities, including exposure limits and risk assessment expectations.
  • Highlight practical control measures and safe working practices that minimise vibration exposure in day-to-day operations.
  • Support early recognition and reporting of symptoms to help prevent long-term harm.


Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 30-minute awareness course, learners will be able to:

  • Define hand-arm vibration and recognise common sources of vibration in the workplace.
  • Understand the health effects of prolonged vibration exposure, including how HAVS develops and its symptoms.
  • Identify relevant exposure action and limit values, and why monitoring exposure is important.
  • Apply practical control measures and safe work practices, such as tool selection, maintenance, work/rest patterns and PPE usage to reduce risk.
  • Recognise early warning signs of vibration-related health effects and explain when and how to report concerns.

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