Hand arm vibrations
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hand-arm-vibrations-228-689434
title:
Hand arm vibrations
text:
In occupational safety and health, hand arm vibrations (HAVs) are a specific type of occupational hazard which can lead to hand–arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). HAVS, also known as vibration white finger (VWF) or dead finger, is a secondary form of Raynaud's syndrome, an industrial injury triggered by continuous use of vibrating hand-held machinery. Use of the term vibration white finger has generally been superseded in professional usage by broader concept of HAVS, although it is still used by th
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Occupational hazard from overusing handheld machinery
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_arm_vibrations
date created:
2009-05-26T17:57:52Z
date modified:
2024-09-15T07:23:02Z
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13
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