LHR Marine and HAVi announce HAVS training partnership in Aberdeen
Did you know 2,000,000 workers in the UK are at risk of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome?255,000 workers are currently suffering from HAVS in differing stages, many of which do not understand the early symptoms or what can be done to prevent their condition worsening.Costs are high for everyone. Workers suffer physically and financially. Companies lose productivity, cash (£60,000 average claim value) and reputation as injuring workers is never going to win you contracts.Therefore Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Awareness Training is critical: This is a one day course that includes training on HAVS and more importantly HAVS Management. For £199.oo (ex VAT) you get a HAVi Manager Pack and the skills you need to implement a robust, compliant and effective management system:• Reference the relevant Health and Safety law and regulations• Understand the business impact and benefits of management• Understand the health effects of Hand Arm Vibration• Carry out effective Risk Assessment• Plan jobs to minimise exposure• Understand what health surveillance is required• Implement health surveillance successfully for existing staff and new starters• Deliver toolbox talks with sufficient impact to ensure all workers understand how to protect themselves from HAVS and further harm.LHR Marine will be holding Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Awareness Training days on the following dates at their premises in Aberdeen:• 19th and 20th of April 2012• 28th and 29th of June 2012• 16th and 17th of August 2012For more information please contact LHR Marine by phone (01224 248821) or by email (info@lhrmarine.com)In addition to providing HAVS Training LHR Marine's reputation for selling Mooring Equipment is well known internationally and they also represent top quality manufacturers of: Working at Height Equipment,  Marine Safety Products, Anti-Slip Solutions, Lifting & Handling Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workwear and Industrial Supplies.  LHR Marine's recent successes include global agreements with major subsea shipping companies and international mooring companies which have been established from their service provision for over the last ten years from Aberdeen, Scotland and Perth, Australia.