The industrial injury known as “vibration white finger” (VWF), also referred to as “hand-arm vibration syndrome” (HAVS), is frequently brought on by prolonged, frequent usage of vibrating tools. Our solicitors could assist you in filing a compensation claim if your employment contributed to the development of your condition.

Any vibrating tool, regardless of size, can lead to repetitive strain injuries like VWF if it’s not handled properly. Employers have a responsibility to educate their staff and safeguard them from conditions like vibration white finger, but sadly, this is not always the case.

Here at Rees Clayton Solicitors our industrial disease solicitors have specialist expertise in vibration white finger compensation claims and are available to assist you. 

Vibration White Finger Claims

What is Vibration White Finger Syndrome?

Vibration white finger syndrome is a permanent condition that it often caused by working with high power vibratory tools. Continuous uses of vibratory tools can cause damage to the nerves, blood vessels and joints of the arms, wrists, and hands.

People suffering from vibration white finger syndrome often report that their symptoms worsen in cold weather and that they struggle to pick small objects up. Typically, those suffering from vibration white finger syndrome notice that discomfort and pain is not constant – Symptoms generally come in flares, which can last between 2 and 30 minutes.

Some of the tools and machinery known to cause vibration white finger syndrome include:

  • Jackhammers
  • Concrete breakers and concrete pokers
  • Chainsaw and jigsaws
  • Powered sanders
  • Powered lawn mowers
  • Polishers
  • Hamer drills and pneumatic drills
  • Brush cutters

If any of these tools have caused you to have throbbing swelling or pain in your fingers, you’re likely suffering from vibration white finger syndrome. If you are experiencing symptoms of the condition you should consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and then call our industrial disease solicitors who can help you claim compensation.

Employer’s Duty of Care

When you use vibratory tools, there are precautions your company should take to keep you from developing vibration white finger.

When operating vibratory equipment, your employer should always give you the right protection, instructions, and breaks. Your employer may be held accountable for your condition if they neglected to offer you this level of protection.

To prevent white finger and hand-arm vibration, the health and safety legislation “Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005” was established. According to this law, employers are required to manage exposure risks.

Our solicitors can assist you in filing a claim if you are suffering because of your employer’s breach of their duty of care to you.

How Rees Clayton Solicitors Can Help

Our industrial disease solicitors are available to help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to on a no-win, no-fee basis thanks to their years of experience. To help you get back on your feet and advance in your life and career, we will work hard to build a solid vibration white finger compensation claim against your company.

Get in touch with our industrial disease solicitors today to see how we can help.