The Hidden Dangers of Vibration [2623] | ||||||||||||
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018 Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center Room: Eisenman Speakers: Delia Treaster, Ergonomic Technical Advisor, Ohio BWC Track: Construction Secondary Track: Ergonomics and Overexertion Session Type: Educational Session Skill Level: Advanced Description: Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a common occupational disease that is often unrecognized or misdiagnosed. Workers who use power tools such as grinders, impact wrenches or chain saws risk permanent injuries to their hands. Learn how vibration can destroy soft tissues in the fingertips and what frequencies are the most dangerous. Find out the most effective methods to protect your hands from this potentially disabling injury. Learning Objectives: Recognize HAVS and understand how it develops Describe who is at greatest risk for HAVS Identify the most dangerous frequencies for HAVS Explain effective countermeasures to protect against HAVS
File & Handouts: Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome |
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