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vibration white finger
(redirected from Hand arm vibration syndrome)

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vibration white finger
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) a condition affecting workers using vibrating machinery, which causes damage to the blood vessels and nerves of the fingers and leads to a permanent loss of feeling


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VWF or Vibration white finger is usually associated as HAVS or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome The term used was Vibration White Finger just before it was recognized that there were several symptoms connected to the case than just merely acquiring white fingers VWF or Vibration white finger is usually associated as HAVS or Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome.
He specialises in defending claims for industrial diseases including Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) claims in heavy industry and dermatological and respiratory claims in light industry, manufacturing and other non-traditional work-places.
Last week, Speedy launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
 
 
 
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