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WORSENING OF EFFECTS CAUSED BY VIBRATIONS
Regular use of tools that lead to high vibration, it is likely to aggravate symptoms, for example,
below:
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The numbness you feel in your hands can become chronic and may lose the sensation of touch.
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You will have difficulties on holding small objects such as screws and nails.
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Raynaud's dissease (A dissease caused by the excess of vibrations)
TO PROTECT YOUR BODY AGAINST VIBRATION
Observe the following precautions to protect your physical health.
1.
Always use the right tool for the job (to do the job faster and be less susceptible to vibration
transmitted to hands and arms).
2.
Check tools before use to ensure they are in good repair or have been repaired properly to avoid
further vibration caused by faults or general wear them.
3.
(Make sure cutting tools are good edge to work efficiently.
4.
Reduce the time you use a tool without stopping, making other work alternately.
5.
Avoid putting too much pressure on a tool or work piece or forcing more than they should.
6.
Store tools so that their handles are not too cold the next time you use them.
7.
Encourage good blood circulation:
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Keeping your body warm and dry (if necessary, wear gloves, hat, raincoat, and heating
pads if available.
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Quitting smoking or smoke less because smoking reduces blood flow, and massaging
and exercising your fingers.
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