Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Hand arm vibration syndrome is a particularly nasty condition.
And those who have spent some years working with vibrating tools will know this condition only too well. Hand arm vibration syndrome can effect the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and back; often causing a great deal of pain. If you feel that you are suffering this condition because of your job, then you should talk to us.
There are few effective treatments for hand arm vibration syndrome, which is also known as vibration white finger (because the fingers turn white) and it does cause people serious problems, including a loss of sensitivity in the hands and the inability to pick things up, or to write.
Most at risk from hand arm vibration syndrome are those that have worked with vibrating tools for a good part of their careers and employers are bound by health and safety laws to limit their employees exposure to such conditions.
But what people have to bear in mind when considering a hand arm vibration syndrome claim, is that if the effects were caused before 1975, it is unlikely they will succeed, as the employer cannot be held responsible before that date.
Hand arm vibration syndrome is a condition that can last for a whole lifetime and as there are few effective treatments, it does require some serious consideration.
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