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Occupational Health: The Effects of Hand-Arm Vibration at Work
Prolonged exposure to vibrating tools can cause many different debilitative disorders including any combination of circulatory, neurological, muscular and articular disorders. Effects can cause a number of conditions including Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and Dupuytren’s Contracture. There is a wide range of occupations who are at risk of exposure to hand […]
Safety Spotlight: Hand Arm Vibration & Noise at Work
As part of February’s Hazard of the Month, Occupational Health, we’re highlighting two key areas: Hand Arm Vibration and Noise at Work. Hand Arm Vibration Hand arm vibration is a condition caused by the use of hand-held power tools, and can cause significant and disabling damage – with nearly 2 million people at risk of ill health, including loss of grip […]
Safety Spotlight: Abrasive Wheels, Hand Arm Vibration, & Noise at Work
As part of August’s Hazard of the Month, Equipment, we’re highlighting three key areas: Abrasive Wheels, Hand Arm Vibration, and Noise at Work. Abrasive Wheels In nearly half of all accidents involving abrasive wheels, the cause is due to an unsafe system of work or operator error. Abrasive wheels inherently carry the risk of breakage, […]