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Employees who use power tools for more than a few hours a day are at risk of developing symptoms of vibrating white fingers or Hand-Arm vibration syndrome. Regular use of high-vibration handheld tools can damage the nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and joints of the hands and wrists.
Companies that allow their employees to regularly use handheld power tools have a duty to ensure their safety. They must keep track of and limit the amount of time each employee uses power tools to comply with health and safety guidelines. They also need to educate the employees about the early symptoms of VWF so they can recognise the problem early on and prevent the condition from worsening.
If you have suffered from Vibration White Finger due to your working conditions, contact PICS at 0141 2809789. Our panel of personal injury solicitors have extensive experience in handling Industrial Accident Claims Scotland.
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Common Causes Of Vibration White Finger:
As mentioned before, Vibration White Finger is caused by using high-vibration tools for long periods of time; here is a list of common tools that can cause VMF.
- Powered Sanders
- Handheld Grinders
- Hammer drills
- Chainsaws
- Pedestal grinders
- Lawn mowers
- Polishers
- Needle scalers
- Chipping hammers
- Concrete breakers
- Brush cutters
This is not an exhaustive list and does not contain all the tools that can cause VWF and HAVS. In theory, any handheld vibrating tool can cause any handheld industrial disease.
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Vibration White Finger (VWF) Explained
Hand-arm vibration Syndrome and Vibration White Finger are secondary forms of Raynaud’s syndrome caused by excessive use of vibrating power tools at work. Using vibrating tools for long periods of time can damage blood vessels, especially capillaries in your fingers. This makes them extra sensitive to outside changes in temperature, which causes the fingers to sometimes change colour from white to blue to red.
The symptoms of VWF include:
- Sporadic pin and needle sensation.
- Loss of strength in the hand.
- Numbness or loss of sensation in fingers.
If you experience any of these symptoms, immediately stop using the power tool, report to your employer, seek medical attention, and take the appropriate amount of rest. This is important; if you still keep using vibrating power tools, your symptoms could worsen and become permanent.
White Finger Claim Time Limits?
The Vibration white Finger compensation claim is a kind of personal injury claim, so the three-year statute of limitations also applies to it. The limitation period starts from the time you notice that you have the Vibration white finger due to your work; if you do not make your claims within three years, you can lose the chance to make a claim.
Can You Claim For White Finger?
VWF is a kind of industrial disease and employers who allow the use of handheld power tools in their workplace have a duty to protect their employees from such a disease. If you notice that you have a VWF due to your work, contact us; our panel’s solicitors will help you get the compensation you deserve.
Vibration White Finger Compensation
The amount of compensation you can get from a vibration white finger claim depends on the pain and suffering you experience, the number of fingers affected, the severity of the condition, and the impact on work and daily life. In Scotland, the compensation for VWF typically range from £2000 – £9000.
The compensation can also include any additional damages, loss of earning potential, cost of ongoing treatment, and any additional work your family has to do because of your condition.
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Is White Finger A Disability?
Yes! The Vibration White Finger is considered a disability; in fact, it is one of the most commonly prescribed industrial diseases under the Industrial Injuries Disability Benefit (IIDB) scheme.
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If you have suffered from Vibration white finger or Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome because of your work, contact us to help you make a claim. Our panel of Personal Injury Lawyers Scotland have years of experience in handling different types of industrial disease or accident claims. They are well-equipped to handle your vibration white finger claim and help you get the maximum compensation you deserve.
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