Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

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Course Description

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.  

Target Audience

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

Advantages

Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from vibrating power tools. 

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the  modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work  and personal life.

Further Progression

For those needing further safety in construction training, courses such as Working at Heights, Working safely and PPE should be completed alongside this one. 

For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps. 

Module 1 - Introduction 

Module 2 - What are the Symptoms of HAVS? 

Module 3 - When am I at Risk?  

Module 4 - How Can I Reduce the Risk? 

Module 5 - What Does the Law Say? 

Module 6 - The Importance of Health Surveillance 

Module 7 - Final Test  

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 40 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

When working in a care setting it is so important to build positive relationships with care users. Confidentiality and the correct handling of personal information are vital for trusting relationships and a breach in this may lead to a service user becoming unwilling to cooperate with their care providers.

This course provides an introduction to the concept of handling information in care settings. At the end of the course you will understand the need for secure handling of information and you will know how to access support if you have any questions regarding access to information. The course will  cover the important role confidentiality plays in developing trusting relationships with the people in your care and it will define key terms such as ‘need to know’ and ‘consent’. It also touches on the legislation that is in place relating to the handling and storing of information and the obligations each person has under these laws.

Module 1 - Legislation 

Module 2 - Putting it Into Practice 

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 20 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

Care homes are owned and managed by a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, the NHS, and organisations from the private and voluntary sectors.

They differ from other workplaces because they are not only places of work; they are also homes for their residents.

They should be places where the dignity and freedom of the residents is respected, and where everyone’s health and safety is managed effectively. 

To achieve this, everyone involved must understand their responsibilities.

This course discusses the legislation that applies to care homes, the responsibilities of management and employees and looks at developing systems of work.

It also covers what to do in some common hazards you might encounter as well as some Emergency situations.

It concludes by discussing some aspects of the work environment and staff welfare.  

Learning Objectives

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

• Understand that a Care home is both a home for residents and a work environment.
• Define the legislation involved in health and safety in this home and work environment.
• Recognise both employer and employee responsibilities in regard to maintain health and  safety.
• Identify potential risks and illnesses that can affect the welfare of employees and residents.
• Explain and understand risk assessments and other safety policies that the home will employ  to ensure safety.  

Target Audience

This course is aimed at anyone working in the care sector and should act as an introduction to health  and safety in their place of work. 

Advantages

As this course covers a wide range of health and safety situations the course provides a strong basis to further build on with more training.  

CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life. 

Further Progression

Other courses in our Health and Social Care suite compliment this one and when combined can form the basis for the candidates work towards achieving their Care Certificate.   

Module 1 - Introduction 

Module 2 - Responsibilities  

Module 3 - Systems

Module 4 - Accidents and Illness Part 1 

Module 5 - Accidents and Illness Part 2

Module 6 - Moving and Handling

Module 7 - General Hazards: Fires, Gas and Electricity 

Module 8 - Aggression, Violence, Security and Stress 

Module 9 - Work Environment and Welfare 

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD & IIRSM Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 80 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

This short course provides you with an introduction to hot work, the hazards associated with it and controls that can be put in place to minimise these hazards.

The course covers what is meant by hot work, including activities involving open flames or other heat sources, sparks, or flame-producing equipment.

Hot works can be extremely hazardous if not executed correctly, so it is of paramount importance that all workers undertaking hot works understand the hazards involved and the safety precautions they must take in their day-to-day work.

Following on from this the course sets out the hazards associated with such works, explores the controls that can be put in place to keep your workplace safer and finishes by explaining why you should use a permit to work scheme for hot work activities.  

Written in our straightforward, easy to understand style, this course provides you with all the information they need to help keep everyone safe in the workplace. 

Learning Objectives

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

• Understand what is meant by Hot Works
• Develop an understanding on the hazards associated with Hot Works
• Have an understanding on the what controls and safety measures that can be used for Hot Work
• And finally, understand the requirements and how to use permits to work.  

Target Audience

This course is aimed at those in any industry that are responsible for and the use of open fires,  flames and work involving the application of heat by means of tools. 

Advantages

Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself from Hot Works and the hazards associated with Hot Works.

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the  modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work  and personal life.

Further Progression

For those needing further safety training, courses such as PUWER, Working safely and PPE should be completed alongside this one. 

For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk  Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps. 

Module 1 - What is Hot Works? 

Module 2 - What Hazards are Associated with Hot Works? 

Module 3 - What Controls Can be Used When Hot Working?   

Module 4 - Why Use Permits to Work? 

Module 5 - Final Exam  

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 30 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).