Hand Arm Vibration Training in brief: Hand Arm Vibration Training is an online IOSH approved, CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering what HAVS and carpal tunnel syndrome are. It takes approx. 30 minutes across 3 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Regular use of vibrating tools causes permanent nerve and circulation damage. Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome cannot be cured, only prevented.
Hand Arm Vibration explains what hand-arm vibration is and the harm it causes. It covers the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 and how to reduce and manage the risk. It is for anyone who uses vibrating tools or equipment during their working day.
Hand Arm Vibration Training at a glance
| Course | Hand Arm Vibration |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 Read the official text |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. Every employer already owes it under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 at Section 2(2)(c), which names training in the general duty itself. Read the wording. This course sits under Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005; read the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What you will be able to do
- Be aware of the dangers and long-term issues operating vibrating machinery, such as power drills, demolition hammers and compactors, can cause
- Understand the regulations and safe exposure limits
- Discover how to comply with exposure limits and how to help reduce exposure
What Hand Arm Vibration covers
What is hand-arm vibration?
This section covers what HAVS is and how it can cause serious long-term issues.
What are the hand-arm vibration regulations?
You will look at what the Hand Arm Vibration Regulations are, who they apply to, and what your responsibilities are.
How to reduce and manage the risks of hand-arm vibration
This section gives practical examples of how to reduce the risk of vibrations.
Who should take Hand Arm Vibration Training
This course is for any employee that uses equipment in their working day that causes any form of vibration.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Hand Arm Vibration training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Hand Arm Vibration course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 30 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Hand Arm Vibration Training accredited?
This course is IOSH & CPD.
Which regulations does Hand Arm Vibration Training cover?
It follows Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
How long does Hand Arm Vibration Training take?
Approx. 30 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Hand Arm Vibration Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
