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NOISE AND VIBRATION (HAVS)
COURSE DURATION ½ DAY
COURSE OVERVIEW
Employers have a statutory duty to control noise and protect their workers and other persons from its effects. Noise is also a source of annoyance and disruption and may directly or indirectly lead to an increase in the risk of accidents. The regular and prolonged use of hand held tools, particularly those, which are of a rotary, or percussive nature can cause the users to suffer various forms of damage.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Managers and supervisors who require a general overview of the health and safety issues and how they can affect health.
AIMS
To provide managers and supervisors with the skills and knowledge of how to reduce the risk of damage to health of all staff.
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COURSE CONTENT
- Current legislation
- Employers and employees duties
- Risks and hazards
- Control measures
- Personal protective equipment
BENEFITS
The delegates will gain knowledge and skills to enable them to reduce either directly or indirectly the risk from noise and vibration to themselves and their colleagues.
TRAINING METHODS
Tutorials, practical exercises and continuous assessment.
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