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IOA Certificate Course in the Management of Occupational Exposure to Hand Arm Vibration |
| Category : Health |
| Type : Block Length : 5 days |
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| Course ID : eef23 |
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EEF Member Cost : £1000 (+VAT)
Non EEF Member : £1150 (+VAT)
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This course will enable delegates to appreciate the nature of HAV hazards in the workplace, the need to protect employees from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and advise and assist their Company in meeting the new legal requirements.
As part of the course, delegates undertake a practical and written assignment. Successful candidates are awarded a certificate validated by the Institute of Acoustics.
Aimed at: Personnel who are actively involved in the management of Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) in the work environment.
Topics include:
- Legislative requirements
- Identification of HAV hazards and assessment of risk
- Vibration exposure control techniques and identification of areas where vibration reduction is required
- Assessing the effectiveness of vibration control measures
- Evaluation of daily vibration exposure
- Use and limitations of personal protective equipment
Venue: EEF Sheffield, plus site visit, safety footwear and clothing to be provided by delegate
Duration: 5 days
9.00am - 5.00pm
Delegates are required to bring a scientific calculator. EEF will be able to loan these if given prior notice. Delegates may also like to bring their own hand-arm vibration measuring equipment, but this is not a requirement for the course.
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