Hand Arm Vibration Awareness (HAVS) Training Reviews

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The course covers most areas but could mention vibration information on tooling, it does not mention use of multiply tooling and could dig a bit deeper/have a specific slide on, the processes to reduce exposure to vibration. In particular, managing a task where the work involves using tooling which is likely to cause a person to exceed the lower limit. Something like: Precautions that shall be adopted when using tools with a vibration level above 2.5m/s2. • Hold tools as loosely as possible, and in varying positions. • Ensure that tools are well maintained. • Use tools correctly and use the right tool for the job. The aim is not to need excessive grip or to use a tool for longer than necessary. • Take regular breaks of at least 10 minutes away from the tool. Short bursts of work are better than long periods of work without a break. • Keep warm while at work – especially your hands by using work gloves. • You should not smoke – the chemicals in tobacco can affect blood flow. Note, where more than one type of tool is in use during the shift, the person carrying out the work must note the times when using each tool and apply the time restriction on the tool with the highest rating. If in doubt a separate HAV Risk Assessment must be carried out. Where work activities are such that the limits placed on the use of equipment may be exceeded, personnel are to follow best practice: • Sharing tasks with others. • Spreading the task across an extended period. • Taking regular breaks. • Monitoring use to ensure that limits are not exceeded.