Health & Safety
Hand-Arm Vibration and HAVS Online Course
Understand the health risks of hand-arm vibration and learn how to reduce exposure to prevent Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome. This course covers the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, exposure action and limit values, health surveillance requirements, and practical measures employers and employees can take to minimise vibration-related injury.
Your Hand-Arm Vibration and HAVS certificate is included in the £35 Chefs Bay Academy licence, along with 130+ other CPD accredited courses. One payment, 12 months of access, no subscription.
Hand-Arm Vibration and HAVS at a glance
Hand-Arm Vibration and HAVS is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 1-2 hours to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Duration | 1-2 hours, self-paced |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CPD Accredited, instant download |
| Price | £35 licence covering all 130+ courses |
| Access | 12 months, any device, unlimited retakes |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. Your £35 licence covers this course and 130+ others, all CPD accredited, with 12 months of access.
What this course costs elsewhere
| Comparison | Typical single certificate | Chefs Bay Academy licence, all 130+ courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10-£40 per course, usually + VAT | £35 once, VAT included |
| Covers | One course | All 130+ courses |
| Access | Typically 60-90 days | 12 months, one person |
| Retakes | Often charged again | Unlimited, any course |
| Refunds | Varies by provider | Full refund within 14 days, if no certificate downloaded |
Market range from provider price lists, checked August 2026. £35 is the whole licence, covering all 130+ courses for 12 months, not a per-course price.
What You'll Learn
- What Is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)?
- Health Effects of Vibration Exposure
- The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
- Exposure Action Values and Limit Values
- Reducing Vibration Exposure in the Workplace
- Health Surveillance and Early Detection
Who Needs This Course
Construction workers, landscapers, mechanics, road workers, forestry workers, and anyone who regularly uses vibrating tools and equipment such as drills, grinders, chainsaws, or pneumatic breakers.
Your Certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.
- PDF download, same day you pass
- CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Retake the assessment as often as you need
These are training courses, not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Read how our accreditation works.
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