Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) in Great Britain

Hand Arm Vibration is largely made up of two conditions, Vibration White Finger (VWF) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Both conditions have been declining over the past decade. HSE processes one statistic each for VWF and CTS annually from the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit scheme.

• The number of new cases of Vibration White Finger (VWF) assessed for disablement benefit in 2010/11 was 1 040 (IIDB).
• The number of new VWF claims has dropped by 1 385 from 2 425 in 2001/02.
• The vast majority of VWF claims are by males although five females were awarded claims in 2011.
• The number of new cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome assessed for disablement benefit in 2010/11 was 475 a slight rise on the previous year of 435 cases.
• Of these 475 cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 50 cases were awarded to females.

New Cases of Prescribed Vibration White Finger (VWF) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in Great Britain

More information on Hand Arm Vibration

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