Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

Course Overview

This short course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwise known as HAVS. The course starts by establishing exactly what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is, before providing a detailed description of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder. It then provides an overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely to pose a risk of HAVS, and the exposure values that must be complied with by law.

About This Course

This short course provides you with an introduction to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, otherwise known as HAVS. The course starts by establishing exactly what Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is, before providing a detailed description of the symptoms and consequences of the disorder. It then provides an overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely to pose a risk of HAVS, and the exposure values that must be complied with by law.

Following this, the course covers the practical steps you can take to reduce the risk of HAVS, and looks at the law with regards to HAVS, including the responsibilities that both employees and employers must comply with in order to reduce the risk.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• What is Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
• The symptoms of Hand Arm Vibration
• When you are at risk and how you can reduce the risk
• The laws associated with hand Arm Vibration and the importance of Health
• surveillance.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is aimed at those in the construction industry that are responsible for using power tools. This could include site supervisors or managers.

Using this course in Ireland's construction sector

This online course can support Irish construction, maintenance, facilities, contractor and site-support teams. It is useful for induction, refresher learning, documented training records or structured awareness before local instruction.

The course should be matched to the learner's role, the work activity, site rules, risk assessment, method statement, supervision arrangements and any practical competence required.

For construction topics, online learning is strongest when it supports site induction, toolbox talks, supervision and task-specific instruction rather than replacing them.

Phoenix STS presents this online course with the course information PDF and sample certificate available on this page, so employers can review the content and completion evidence before assigning it.

Where the topic involves a physical task, equipment, hazardous material or site condition, employers should use the online course alongside practical instruction, local controls and competent supervision.

Course information PDF

View or download the course information PDF before enrolling. It summarises the course content, expected duration and assessment information.

Sample certificate

View or download a sample certificate for this online course. The final certificate is issued through the online course platform after the learner successfully completes the course and assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, induction plan or refresher training matrix includes this topic. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the learner's duties, workplace risks and any practical competence needed.

Can this online course stand on its own?

It can provide useful awareness and completion evidence, but it should be supported by local procedures, supervision, practical instruction or competency checks where the topic or role requires them.

What evidence is available before enrolment?

The course information PDF and sample certificate on this page allow managers to review the content and expected completion evidence before assigning it to a learner.

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