We work on a 'no win no fee' basis > High Contrast Black & White > Home > Services > Introduction > Endowment Mis-selling > Asbestos Related Injury > Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome > Noise Induced Hearing Loss > Accidents At Work > British Coal Scheme > Contacts > Location > News > Successful Accident at Work Claim > National Audit Office - Coal Health Schemes > Beresfords refutes fee deduction claims > The Miners Compensation Scheme > Compensation reaches 180 million > GLO Judge's Ruling > Press Briefing Note > Recent Press Coverage - response to The Times > Open letter to The Editor, The Times > Endowment Mis-Selling > Coal - Fast Track Scheme > Sheffield Steel Workers receive payout > Cancer Research Race for Life June 2005 > Old Silkstone Brass Band > e-learning > Press Statement - Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal > Search > Recruitment > Terms > Register	Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome - often abbreviated to HAVS and also known as Vibration White Finger - is an industrial disease. It is caused by extensive and regular work with vibrating handheld tools.
	HAND ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME Sufferers of this sometimes painful condition will experience problems affecting the hands caused by muscle damage and impaired blood circulation. With varying degrees of severity, the symptoms include tingling, numbness or blanching of the fingers, pins and needles, reduced dexterity, a weakened grip, coldness and white patches. These symptoms may be particularly noticeable in cold weather. Who does HAVS affect? People employed in a wide range of industries can potentially suffer from HAVS. Among these are: • Construction workers • Foundry workers • Steel workers • Rail workers • Utility company road workers • Fabricators • Road construction workers • Local authority groundsmen and forestry workers  • Manufacturers • Fitters, vehicle bodyshop and maintenance workers   The tools you may have used Using any of the tools below can lead to HAVS. • Breaker / Jigger pick • Stihl saw • Impact drill • Chipping hammer • Compactor (Whacker) • Orbital sander • Impact wrench • Solid riveting • Grinder • Chain saw • Scrabbler / Needle gun • Hedge trimmer   What to do if you suffer from HAVS If you have worked with vibrating tools or machinery after 1975 and have any of the symptoms, you may be entitled to claim compensation. If you think you suffer from HAVS you should contact Beresfords as soon as possible so that a medical can be arranged to assess your condition. How Beresfords Solicitors can help and support you Beresfords Solicitors specialises in industrial disease cases and we are dedicated to recovering compensation for the injuries caused by employers ignoring the potential dangers faced by their workers and failing to take adequate preventative measures. Our company size and the relations we have built over the years put us in the enviable position of being able to secure the services of leading medical experts. We have won thousands of pounds for thousands of HAVS sufferers. For more information and friendly advice with no obligation, call free on 0800 294 1700. Lines open weekdays 9am - 7pm or click here to register

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