Causes and Professions at Risk of Vibration White Finger
Hundreds of thousands of workers risk damage from vibrating machinery every day when they go their workplace, despite the fact that their employer has a duty of care towards all of its employees as well as any contract workers or visitors to the firm.
What causes Vibration White Finger?
Vibration White Finger is caused by long term use of vibrating machinery and is more common in particular industries which can include:
- Metal industry
- Construction
- Road construction
- Car production
- Forestry
- Ship building
- Rail industry
- Mining
- Power industry workers
- Quarrying
- amongst others.
The extensive use of certain machinery can play a part in developing VWF. These can include:
- Percussive drills or hammers
- Rotary tools
- Pneumatic drills
- Chain Saws
- Circular saws
- Stihl saws
- Power drills
- Riveting machines
- Grinders
- Sanders
- Jackhammers
- Lawnmowers
- Brush cutters
- and many more.
Contact Applebys' Vibration White Finger department:
If you believe that you have a legitimate claim for vibration white finger, contact one of our experienced staff members on the free telephone number or through the online form to the right for a
free consultation.