Events

Certificate in Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) – 2 day qualification

Day one: Monday 9th June (Virtual)
Day two: Thursday 12th June (Birmingham)

Course tutor: Dr Roger Cooke, consultant in occupational medicine, and a leading expert in hand-arm vibration syndrome

Do you want to improve the management of HAVs in your workplace? Join The At Work Partnership for a two-day intensive qualification course including examination.

This training for OH professionals examines the requirements for health surveillance for a workforce exposed to hand-transmitted vibration, and the diagnosis and management of an individual with HAVS. It will provide an in-depth understanding of HAVS, and of the OH role in managing issues related to hand-transmitted vibration in the workplace.

The course teaches delegates all aspects of the syllabus for HAVS competence as defined by the FOM including:
- Basic principles
- Legal background
- Workplace assessment
- Health surveillance and clinical assessment
- Occupational health action and advice

Delivered virtually on day one and face-to-face on day 2 in Birmingham, the course will provide a comprehensive understanding of HAVS and the role of OH, enabling qualified OH professionals to clinically assess HAVS-related conditions and to undertake health surveillance.

Who is the training designed for?

This training is designed for OH nurses and doctors, who want to improve their knowledge, skills and competence in HAVS and gain the FOM certificate qualification. 

This course forms part of a series of HAVS courses aimed at providing high quality HAVS training for various levels of experience. For beginners, or those new to HAVS, there is a NEW introductory level course specifically for OH technicians and nurses; for those who have already taken the 2-day course, The At Work Partnership also provide a refresher course.

Click here for the full course programme and to book online.

DON’T MISS OUT – Secure your place on the Certificate in HAVS course now!

Introduction to Occupational Health

Tuesday 1st July, 2:00-4:45pm

Open to all. To determine whether the event will be online or face-to-face, we are polling all registrants. Please select your preference at registration. The option with the most votes will be chosen as the event type. You will be notified when the event type has been decided.

An afternoon for clinicians and students interested in understanding more about what Occupational Health is and the OH specialisms involved (find out more here: https://www.som.org.uk/careers)

2pm - Introduction

Nick Pahl, CEO SOM

2.10pm - What is Occupational Health? 

Dr Kaveh Asanati, SOM Education Panel Lead

2.45pm - Case studies

Medical – Dr Lara Shemtob, SOM Strategic Policy Adviser and Dr Lucy Wright, SOM Board member

Nursing – Chris Rhodes, Health Partners

AHPs – tbc Jo Vallom-Smith

3.30pm - Occupational Health - Clinical 101

Dr Jacqueline Thompson, Medigold. To cover:

Common OH Issues: physical and mental health, including specific occupational diseases.

OH Strategies and Interventions including workplace prevention and health promotion. 

4pm - How to get in!

Nursing routes - Chris Rhodes

Medical routes - Dr Kaveh Asanati

AHP routes - Jo Vallom-Smith

4.25 - Q&A and Wrap-Up and further resources e.g. mentoring, jobs, shadowing

Janet O'Neill, National School of Occupational Health

FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY £25

We have secured a special visit to the Bremont Watch Manufacturing Centre in Berkshire on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.

The tour will begin at 1.30pm Spaces are limited to 9 people on a first come, first served basis. Please only book on if you can make it.

This is an opportunity to gain vital workplace visit experience and also to meet fellow SOM members in a relaxed environment. 

You can find out more about the tour online here https://www.bremont.com/products/the-bremont-tour 

SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here www.som.org.uk

FOR SOM MEMBERS ONLY £35

Following our sucessful visit to Emma Bridgewater pottery in January, we have tied down a similar visit to the World of Wedgwood in Staffordshire for a factory tour followed by afternoon tea on Wednesday 8th October 2025.

The tour will begin at 1.30pm, followed by afternoon tea at 2.30pm. Spaces are limited to 13 people on a first come, first served basis. Please only book on if you can make it.

This is an opportunity to gain vital workplace visit experience and also to meet fellow SOM members in a friendly and relaxed environment. 

You can find out more about the tour online here https://www.worldofwedgwood.com/ 

SOM Members ONLY. If you are not a member, please join here www.som.org.uk