In all businesses from factories to farms, from quarries to hairdressing and cleaning and even in offices and shops, workers' health can be at risk from the hazardous substances they encounter if the right precautions are not taken. It is actually possible to have a similar effect in the feet if standing on a vibrating surface for long periods. Early signs of vibration white finger may be when the end of one or more fingers turns white and loses feeling for a period. A feeling of clumsiness may exist. As the feeling in the finger returns, there may be pain or tingling and the fingers may have a bluish tinge.
Permanent damage can ultimately occur.
Vibration in the hands and arms can cause several types of damage to fingers, palms of the hands and the wrists. Common Law Compensation Common Law compensation, whereby negligence must be shown on the part of the employer, but the degree of disability is less important. For further information and a no obligation discussion please contact Mark Robinson at our Southport Office on 01704 531991. No Fee agreements may be available. Please ring for further details .