Vibration Awareness Training
Our Vibration Awareness Training helps participants understand and manage vibration risks at work to protect health and comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
Suitable for employees, managers, and supervisors who work with tools, machinery, or vehicles that generate vibration, the course covers the health effects of vibration, legal responsibilities, how vibration exposure is assessed, and the practical steps required to reduce risk and report concerns.
This SCORM-compliant, online course can be integrated seamlessly into your organisation’s LMS or accessed instantly via our online platform.
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Vibration Awareness Training
Vibration Awareness Training provides employees and managers with the knowledge and skills to recognise and manage vibration risks to protect health and comply with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
£30
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Benefits of Vibration Awareness Training
- Supports organisations to meet their legal duties under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 by improving understanding of vibration risks, exposure limits, and control measures.
- Ensures employees and managers understand vibration health risks, the difference between hand–arm and whole-body vibration, and their responsibilities for managing exposure safely.
- Provides practical guidance on assessing vibration risks, applying effective controls, and recognising and reporting early signs of vibration-related ill health.
- CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Instant access to course materials.
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high–quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified, and this course is SCORM compliant, which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Ways to study
Online
You can study whenever and wherever suits you. Online courses are delivered through our SHINE platform, or to your own learning management system via SCORM.
eLearning
With eLearning, participants can access course materials at their convenience, fitting around their commitments.
- Engaging. Our courses engage learners through multimedia elements, simulations, and interactive exercises. This encourages active participation and increases learning retention.
- Tracking. Our learning management system, SHINE, enables administrators to track learners’ progress, the courses they have attended and the dates, which supports health and safety compliance.
- SCORM compatible. We offer courses as SCORM files so they can be integrated into an organisation’s existing learning management system.
- Assessment. There are multiple-choice quizzes throughout the courses so learners can check their understanding as they progress and consolidate their learning.
- Summaries. Each module concludes with a summary, reinforcing key concepts and enhancing understanding.
Our virtual classroom combines the advantages of in-person training with online learning.
- Experienced trainers. Online tutorials are led by health and safety trainers with many years of experience in the field. Learners benefit from their expertise and industry knowledge.
- Interactive. Learners can ask questions in real-time and receive immediate feedback from trainers, enhancing their understanding.
- Bespoke. Courses can be customised to meet an organisation’s specific requirements, so participants can apply what they have learned most effectively.
Virtual Classroom
Face-to-Face
Learning in-person in a collaborative environment equips your team with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
- Expert trainers. Benefit from the expertise of qualified trainers with years of health and safety experience across a broad range of industries and types of organisations.
- Flexible. Choose a location convenient for your team, whether at your premises or a designated training facility.
- Tailored. Course content can be customised to align with your organisation’s specific requirements and industry challenges, ensuring knowledge can be applied effectively to your workplace.
- Supportive. Learners engage in discussions, share knowledge, and collaborate to learn from each other’s perspectives and experiences as well as from the trainer.
- Interactive. Sessions are interactive to encourage active engagement which enhances understanding and helps learners to retain knowledge. Learning is through questions, feedback, discussions, and instructor-led presentations.
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By the end of control of vibration at work training, participants will be able to:
- Recognise common sources and symptoms of vibration exposure.
- Say what Hand-Arm Vibration (HAVs) and Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is.
- Understand employer and employee responsibilities.
- Identify exposure limits and how vibration is assessed.
- Apply safe working practices and control measures to reduce risk.
- Say when and how to report concerns or symptoms.
Introduction
- What vibration is and how it is transmitted into the body
- The difference between Hand–Arm Vibration (HAV) and Whole-Body Vibration (WBV)
- Common workplace sources of vibration across different industries
- Why uncontrolled vibration exposure presents a health and safety risk
Health effects of vibration
- How vibration affects the body over time
- Health effects associated with hand–arm vibration
- Health effects associated with whole-body vibration
- Contributing factors that can increase the severity of vibration-related harm
Legal responsibilities
- Overview of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
- Employers’ and employee’s responsibilities under the regulations
- The role of training, consultation, and health surveillance in compliance
Exposure limits and assessment
- Understanding vibration exposure and how it is measured
- Exposure Action Values (EAVs) and Exposure Limit Values (ELVs) for HAV and WBV
- What A(8) exposure means in practice
- How vibration exposure is assessed using calculations, manufacturer data, and measurement tools
Health surveillance
- When health surveillance is required under the regulations
- Early identification of vibration-related symptoms
- Ongoing monitoring and record keeping
- The importance of acting promptly when symptoms are identified
Training, information and reporting
- The importance of vibration awareness training for workers and managers
- Safe working practices to minimise vibration exposure
- Correct use of tools, machinery, and vehicles
- How and when to report defects, concerns, or symptoms
Monitoring and review
- Ongoing monitoring of vibration exposure levels
- Reviewing effectiveness of control measures
- Updating risk assessments following changes in equipment, tasks, or work environment
- Using feedback and health data to improve vibration management
At the end of this online vibration awareness course, there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Who should take this course?
Vibration Awareness Training is suitable for employees who may be exposed to vibration at work through tools, machinery, equipment, or vehicles, and managers and supervisors responsible for managing vibration risks.
Course duration
This online Vibration Awareness Training takes approximately 40-45 minutes to complete.
Certificate
You will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.
How is it delivered?
Vibration Awareness Training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device. We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
Is this course suitable if we already provide HAVS training?
Yes. Vibration Awareness Training covers both hand-arm vibration and whole-body vibration.
Our HAVS-specific training focuses only on the hand-arm vibration elements of this course. If you need broader coverage of vibration risks across tools, machinery, and vehicles, this course may be more appropriate than the HAVS-only option.
Does this course meet legal training requirements?
Vibration Awareness Training online supports compliance with the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 by helping organisations meet their duty to provide information, instruction, and training to employees exposed to vibration risks.
Is this course suitable for non-technical staff?
Yes. Vibration Awareness Training is designed for employees, managers, and supervisors and does not require any prior technical knowledge. Content is presented in clear, practical language, focusing on awareness, risk recognition, and safe behaviours rather than complex calculations.
How long does the course take to complete?
Our vibration safety training takes approximately 40-45 minutes to complete. Participants can complete it in one sitting or pause and return later.
Does the course include whole-body vibration as well as tools and equipment?
Yes. The vibration safety course covers both hand–arm vibration and whole-body vibration, including risks associated with tools, machinery, vehicles, and mobile plant, helping learners understand how vibration affects the body in different ways.
Is this training suitable for refresher purposes?
Yes. Vibration exposure awareness training is suitable both for first-time learners and as refresher training for employees who have previously received vibration awareness training and need an updated understanding of risks, responsibilities, and control measures.
Is this course specific to any industry?
No. The course is suitable across a wide range of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, warehousing, agriculture, logistics, and any workplace where vibration from tools, machinery, or vehicles may be present.
Does completing this course remove the need for vibration risk assessments?
No. Vibration Awareness Training does not replace the need for vibration risk assessments or health surveillance where required. The course helps learners understand why assessments are necessary and how they support effective vibration risk management.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
SHINE – compliance record keeping made easy
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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