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Designed for anyone who uses vibrating tools and equipment in the workplace

Dentists, construction workers, landscapers, heavy equipment operators and more must learn the basics of vibration and hope to apply guidelines.

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Vibration Awareness

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Course information

Course overview

The course covers Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) and Whole Body Vibration (WBV) and discusses effects from exposure, such as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), Raynaud's Disease, Vibration White Finger (VWF) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).  

By the end of the course, participants will understand the basics of vibration, know how to find and apply HSE guidelines, understand the legal requirements, interpret acceptable vibration levels, assess and control vibration risks, and adopt safe work practices to minimise exposure.

Learning outcomes

On completion, learners will be able to:

  • Have basic awareness of vibration and its impact at work.
  • Find HSE guidelines, in particular, the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
  • Have an interpretation of acceptable vibration levels for HAV and WBV.
  • Identify the steps for assessing and controlling vibration risks.
  • Implement safe work practices to minimise vibration exposure.

Why choose British Safety Council

  • For over 60 years, the British Safety Council has been educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer around the world.
  • We are a not-for-profit membership organisation, a trusted brand and a leader in driving health, safety and wellbeing innovation and engagement across our global community.

Course requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Assessment and results

Learners must pass a multiple-choice assessment to receive a certificate recognising completion of this awareness course.

Qualification level

This is a non-accredited course. It does not result in a formal qualification. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful passing of the assessment.

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