Symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome in gas distribution operatives

Symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome in gas distribution operatives.

OBJECTIVES To survey the prevalence and severity of hand-arm vibration syndrome symptoms (HAVS), and to estimate past and current exposure to hand held vibrating tools in a sample of gas distribution operatives breaking and re-instating road surfaces. METHODS 153 gas distribution operatives (participation rate 81%) from three company districts were assessed by an administered questionnaire, a...

Hand-arm vibration syndrome.

The hand-arm vibration syndrome affects workers who perform tasks that generate vibration. Raynaud's phenomenon and sensory impairment of the fingers are the predominant effects. A history of hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure in a patient with these symptoms should alert the physician to the diagnosis. Referral to a special clinic or hospital department for multiple clinical tests is required t...

Clinical assessment of hand-arm vibration syndrome.

The clinical assessment of patients thought to be suffering from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) requires the use of multiple vascular and sensory tests. In a family physician's office, Adson's, Allen's and cold water immersion of the hands are the only feasible vascular tests, while the sensory tests have to be limited to assessing impairment of skin sensitivity and manipulative dexterity. ...

The hand-arm vibration syndrome: an update.

Hand-arm vibration exposure and the development of vibration syndrome.

To evaluate the circulatory disturbances, sensory disturbances and damage to muscles and joints by chain saw vibration exposure, the process of the deterioration of the symptoms with chain saw operating time was studied. Subjects were classified into eight groups according to TOT (Total Operating Time): Group 0, 46 controls; Group A, 39 operators (< 2,000 hours); Group B, 53 operators (2,000-4,...