What causes Vibration White Finger?
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is an umbrella term used to describe a number of injuries that can be sustained as a result of excessive exposure to vibrations. The most widely known industrial disease grouped under this term is Vibration White Finger. In addition to having their blood flow restricted by constricted blood vessels, causing their fingers to turn white, sufferers of this unpleasant disorder are at risk of numbness and pain to the fingers as well as nerve, muscles and joint damage.
Some of the people most likely to suffer from Vibration White Finger include those that use hand-held powered tools on a regular basis. These tools may include:
- Pneumatic drills and concrete breakers
- Power hammers and chisels
- Sanders and angle grinders
- Vibratory compactors
- Hammer drills and jigsaws
- Nut runners and other tyre fitting equipment
- Chainsaws
- Powered lawn mowers and strimmers
Living with Vibration White Finger can make working with the hands painful and difficult. Working out of doors can be especially restricted as VWF attacks are often triggered by cold conditions.
In order to avoid sustaining Vibration White Finger it is wise to avoid working with vibrating tools for long periods and to keep the hands warm. Where the use of such tools is unavoidable it is advisable to wear protective equipment, such as anti-vibration gloves, and to take regular breaks from using the potentially damaging tools.
Smokers, diabetics and those taking prescription drugs such as beta blockers are all more susceptible to VWF. If you are considering making a personal injury compensation claim against your employer after sustaining the industrial illness, these contributing factors may be taken into account when deciding the outcome of your case.
Claim compensation for Vibration White Finger today
If you have sustained Vibration White Finger as a result of working with vibrating tools and you would like to make a personal injury compensation claim, then we may be able to help.
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Vibration White Finger can cause considerable discomfort and leave you unable to continue working in the trade you are used to and we are at hand to help you claim damages for pain, suffering, distress, lost earnings, medical expenses and more.
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