Hitachi machinery may cut vibration white finger claims

People who work in heavy industry have been suffering from vibration illnesses such as vibration white finger (VWF) for many years. Fortunately, it is now becoming a much more recognised condition and over the past ten to twenty years, personal injury solicitors have been helping many sufferers make vibration white finger claims against the employers who exposed them to risk of this condition.

Also known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, vibration white finger develops when people are exposed to consistently high levels of vibration. It is most often those involved in mining, forestry and construction who, after years of using high vibration machinery, have to make a vibration white finger claim.

Low vibration grinders
Since the dangers of high vibration machinery have become clear and vibration white finger claims have become commonplace, machinery manufacturers have been looking at ways to make their products vibrate less when they are being used.

One such manufacturer is Hitachi, which in July 2007 revealed a special low vibration angle grinder. This kind of machinery is generally used by the construction and metalworking industries, both of which have traditionally had high rates of vibration white finger amongst their workers.

This new Hitachi angle grinder includes special technology that has been developed with the intention of cutting the number of people who suffer VWF symptoms so acutely that they are forced to make a vibration white finger claim.

Thanks to flexible handles which absorb much of the vibration it is thought that users of this angle grinder will receive up to 30% less vibration than when using traditional models. In addition, Hitachi has also managed to reduce the noise created by the machinery by 60%, meaning that prolonged use is much less likely to cause hearing damage in workers.

Making a vibration white finger claim
If you have been diagnosed with vibration white finger and you believe that it is related to your work, our panel of no win, no fee solicitors who specialise in industrial injury claims may well be able to help you.

Experts in a range of personal injury compensation matters and governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, our panel of solicitors will help you get maximum compensation in your vibration white finger claim.

There are absolutely no costs or fees to pay, win or lose, so you can go ahead with the compensation claim without having to worry about receiving a bill from us or anyone else. Furthermore, we will not deduct a penny from any compensation awarded you under the terms of your vibration white finger claim.

To have your vibration white finger claim assessed by our expert advisors, please telephone us on 0800 10 757 95, chat privately online with us via e-chat or fill out our call-back request form.