Control of Vibration
Control of Vibration

Aims
This course is designed to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge to be able to identify equipment
associated with a risk of injury (HAV and WBV), assess the risk of injury and subsequently adopt controls to
ensure that work proceeds in a safe manner.

Objectives
At the end of the training session each delegate should be able to:
Describe the HAV and WBV injuries likely to be caused by particular types of work equipment
Explain the hazards and other factors which give rise to the potential for injury
State the procedural and behavioural controls which are designed to avoid or reduce the risks of injury
Identify the symptoms of exposure to vibration
Report any detected symptoms (of self and others) to an appropriate person
Select the most appropriate equipment for the task with a view to minimise vibration exposure

Programme
Introduction to Vibration
Basic principles of vibration
How vibration is measured
How the body responds to HAV and WBV
Risk Assessment
Current legal requirements
Identifying the hazards
The assessment of vibration risks
Controlling risk
Precautions to avoid or reduce the risk of exposure
The importance of health surveillance
Reporting symptoms
 
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Key Details
Duration1 day
 
£225
per delegate