Protecting Against Carpal Tunnel and Hand and Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

Each year, approximately two million people develop symptoms of hand and arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and still others are affected with carpal tunnel syndrome as the result of exposure to hand-arm vibration in the workplace. HAVS and carpal tunnel can cause permanent, debilitating damage, and so reducing worker exposure to hand-arm vibration is an important consideration for employers.