Human Vibration (Hand-Arm & Whole Body) Competent Person - Scarborough

Event

When:: Tue 20 Jan, 2009 - Thu 22 Jan, 2009; 09.00 - 16.30

Event title: Human Vibration (Hand-Arm & Whole Body) Competent Person

Where:: Crown Spa Hotel - Scarborough

Event description:

Who Should Attend
If vibration from hand held power tools or exposure to plant and machinery is an issue or a potential problem in your organisation, then someone should attend this course. Ideal for Health and Safety Professionals, works managers, engineers or simply the responsible person, this course leads to a qualification of "competence" for carrying out Hand Arms and Whole Body Vibration Risk Assessments.

Course Aim
The course is designed to give you a detailed insight into the requirements of Hand Arm and Whole Body Vibration Risk Assessment. The course covers all the current requirements of the HSE as well as an in-depth look at the pending legislation to ensure that you can be classed as \'competent\' to carry out such work. The course is a mix of theory and practical exercises to give you all the necessary information and experience that will help you to reduce vibration exposure in the workplace.

Course Objectives

To build and understanding of the principles of vibration
To understand the effect of vibration on the human body
To give you a detailed insight into the current proposed legal framework including the European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive
To look closely at the HSE guidance
To look in detail at instrumentation issues
To give you an insight into practical vibration monitoring
To provide you with hands-on experience
To create and understanding of vibration control measures

Course Overview
The course consists of 2 modules, which are structured in the following way.

Module 1 Three Day Seminar
The syllabus for Module 1 will include major topics incorporating vibration theory. Hand-Arm and Whole Body Vibration Measurement protocols and parameters, vibration reduction techniques, legislation and standards, instrumentation and measurement. There is also a heavy practical element of the course to familiarise you with the techniques of measurement and the fundamental operation of instruments.

Module 2 Hand-Arm and Whole Body Vibration Risk Assessment Report
This can either be produced using results from measurements taken during Module 1 or can be a project of your choice, which involves the production of a "Hand-Arm Vibration" risk assessment report. This report is the basis of certification for the course and is marked by your tutor. On successful completion a certificate of competence will be issued.

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Location

Training Location

Venue: Crown Spa Hotel

Address:: The Esplanade, South Cliff, Scarborough, YO11 2AG

The Crown Hotel in Scarborough is a four star hotel situated on the cliff top in Scarborough, only an hour’s drive from York. The listed Victorian hotel is an excellent location for both the training courses and as a place to stay. Scarborough town centre and the railway station are only a short walk away and for those who enjoy the seaside location, there are a number of walks and ways to get from the hotel to Scarborough town centre. For those who want to enjoy their stay while on a training course the Yorkshire Dales, Flamborough Head and Whitby are easily reached by car.

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