Industrial Disease - Vibration White Finger
What is Vibration White Finger?
If you worked with vibrating tools and have problems with your hands you may suffer from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) - commonly known as Vibration White Finger.
This painful condition is caused by employers failing to take adequate preventative measures to protect their workers when using vibrating tools.
The most common industries and tools used that have been identified as causing HAVS are:
| Industry |
Tools |
- construction Workers
- foundry workers
- steel workers
- rail workers
- utility company road workers
- fabricators
- road construction workers
- grounds men and forestry workers
- manufacturers
- fitters, vehicle body shop and maintenance workers
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- breaker/jigger pick
- stihl saw
- impact drill
- chipping hammer
- compactor (whacker)
- orbital sander
- impact wrench
- solid riveting
- grinder
- chain saw
- scrabbler/needle gun
- hedge trimmer
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This list is not exhaustive. If you think that you have worked with vibrating machinery and have been affected please contact us on 0845 271 4011.
What are the symptoms?
HAVS sufferers will experience the following symptoms in their hands with varying degrees of severity, which may be more noticeable in cold weather:
- tingling fingers
- finger numbness
- pins and needles
- loss of dexterity
- weakened grip
- coldness
- whiteness
If you worked with vibrating machinery and experience any of the above symptoms you may have a claim for compensation.
Call us today - 0845 271 4011
We have already helped thousands of HAVS sufferers just like you, whose health and quality of life has been impaired through no fault of their own. Speak with one of our specialists today to ensure that you receive your rightful compensation.
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