Professions Most Susceptible to Vibration White Finger Within The Workforce

Which Professions Are Susceptible To Vibration White Finger?

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There is a wide range of professions that are likely to involve hand and arm vibration. Jobs requiring regular and frequent use of vibrating tools and equipment and the handling of vibrating materials can be found in a wide range of industries such as:

• Mining and Quarrying
• Construction
• Foundries
• Cleaning – both domestic and industrial
• Forestry
• Heavy engineering
• Motor vehicle manufacture and repair
• Decorating
• Manufacturing of many products
• Shipbuilding and repair
• Aerospace fabrication and maintenance
• Estate Management and ground-keeping
• Public Utility management – i.e. water, electricity, telecommunications and gas

There is a huge number of tools and equipment that can lead to issues caused by vibration. Any machine or equipment that vibrates can lead to issues for those who regularly operate them. Some frequent culprits include:

• Lawnmowers and strimmers / brush cutters
• Chainsaws
• Pneumatic Drills
• Hand-held powered drills
• Jigsaws
• Hammer drills
• Impact wrenches
• Polishing machines
• Needle scalers
• Hand held grinders
• Hand held sanders
• Concrete breakers
• Pedestal grinders

If the type of profession that you work in is not mentioned above, or if the tools you frequently work with are not listed, this does not mean that you are not susceptible to developing Vibration White Finger or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. Any job that involves frequent or repeated exposure to vibration – whether through the hand and arm or even through your whole body – can be detrimental to your health. You should contact your doctor if you have any concerns about your health, whether or not it is related to your work.