Brandon Training Services

Hand Arm Vibration (White Finger)

Hand arm vibration is transmitted from work processes into workers’ hands and arms. It is most commonly caused by operating hand held power tools. Regular and frequent exposure to hand arm vibration can lead to permanent health effects collectively known as hand arm vibration syndrome and other specific diseases. This course introduces the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2006 and ensures that employers are fully aware of their responsibilities under this legislation.

• Course Content
• Health and safety law and regulations
• What it means to employer and employee
• Sources of Hand Arm Vibration
• The health effects of Hand Arm Vibration
• Different levels of risk
• Risk Assessment and management of risk
• Planning and providing health surveillance
• Recommended measures to reduce hand arm vibration levels
• Recognition of the early symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration
• Methods of reducing risk
• Test Paper and Review

At the end of the course each delegate will get Brandon certificate and a photographic identification card that is valid for five years.

The minimum number of delegates required is 4 (or please ring if you have less as we may be able to fit you on an existing course). The maximum number of delegates is 12.