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Hand Arm Vibration training

Six microlessons on hand-arm vibration, UK law, risk assessment and exposure, control measures, HAVS symptoms and health surveillance, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Hand Arm Vibration course covers

This course covers hand-arm vibration in six microlessons. It's built for people who use vibrating tools and the managers who plan their work, and covers what hand-arm vibration is, the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, how to assess risk and work out daily exposure with HSE's exposure calculator, control measures, the symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and health surveillance. The course is RoSPA-certified.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Understand and apply the UK vibration regulations and compliance requirements
  • Identify and assess hand-arm vibration risks in the workplace
  • Put control measures in place to reduce vibration exposure
  • Recognize the symptoms and health effects of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
  • Work out daily vibration exposure with HSE's exposure calculator
  • Run health surveillance and keep vibration risks under control
Course contents

6 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Introduction to HAV
2UK Legal Requirements and HAV Compliance
3Assessing HAV Risk and Understanding Exposure
4Control Measures to Reduce Vibration Exposure
5Symptoms and Health Effects of HAVS
6Health Surveillance and Ongoing Compliance

  1. Introduction to HAV: What hand-arm vibration is, how it harms the body and why early action matters.
  2. UK Legal Requirements and HAV Compliance: The UK vibration regulations, exposure values and how to stay compliant.
  3. Assessing HAV Risk and Understanding Exposure: Assessing HAV risk, spotting high-risk tools and using HSE's exposure calculator.
  4. Control Measures to Reduce Vibration Exposure: Practical ways to reduce vibration exposure, from tool choice to job rotation.
  5. Symptoms and Health Effects of HAVS: The early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome and the damage it can cause.
  6. Health Surveillance and Ongoing Compliance: How health surveillance works and how to keep HAV risks under control.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Hand Arm Vibration (UK).

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Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Workers who use vibrating hand tools such as grinders, breakers, sanders and drills
  • Supervisors who plan tool use and rotate tasks
  • Health and safety leads responsible for vibration risk assessments
  • Managers who arrange health surveillance

Laws covered

  • Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. Employers must assess and control vibration risks. For hand-arm vibration, the daily exposure action value is 2.5 m/s² A(8) and the daily exposure limit value is 5 m/s² A(8). Workers at risk must have health surveillance, information and training.
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. The general duties employers and employees have for health and safety at work.
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Questions about Hand Arm Vibration training

How long is the Hand Arm Vibration course?

It's made up of 6 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Is the course RoSPA-certified?

Yes. Hand Arm Vibration (UK) is RoSPA-certified.

What are the exposure action and limit values?

Under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, the daily exposure action value for hand-arm vibration is 2.5 m/s² A(8) and the daily exposure limit value is 5 m/s² A(8). Above the action value, employers must act to reduce exposure, and the limit value must not be exceeded.

What are the early signs of HAVS?

Tingling and numbness in the fingers, loss of strength in the hands and, in cold or wet conditions, fingertips turning white. The fifth microlesson covers the signs and why they should be reported early.

How often should staff take hand-arm vibration training?

Train people before they use vibrating tools, and refresh it when tools, tasks or exposure levels change. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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