Hand-Arm Vibration
Hand-arm vibration is caused by the use of vibrating hand-held tools.
Hazards
- Vibration Syndrome
- Symptoms include muscle fatigue, muscle weakness, pain in the arms and shoulders, and White Finger.
- Carpal Tunnel
- Symptoms include tingling in the fingers, numbness and pain in the wrist and fingers.
Prevention
- Minimize the use of vibrating tools.
- Substitute vibrating tools with manual tools when possible.
- Replace high-vibration tools with low vibration tools when possible.
- Take regular work breaks. A worker continuously using a vibrating tool should take a 10 minute break every hour of work.
- Keep all tools properly maintained to ensure they work properly.
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