Hand-arm vibration at work

Hand-arm vibration comes from the use of hand-held power tools and is the cause of significant ill health (painful and disabling disorders of the blood vessels, nerves and joints).

Worried about your hands
Advice for employers
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Key messages

HAVS is preventable, but once the damage is done it is permanent.
HAVS is serious and disabling, and nearly 2 million people are at risk.
Damage from HAVS can include the inability to do fine work and cold can trigger painful finger blanching attacks.

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