| Title |
Hazards associated with foundry processes. |
| SubTitle |
Hand arm vibration - the current picture. |
| Free Download |
Free pdf copy available (86kb) Click Here to view document. |
| Author |
HSE Foundry Industry Advisory Committee and Molten Metals National Interest Group |
| Series Code |
FNIS |
| Series Number |
8 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1996 |
| Length |
2 pages |
| Stock Code |
FNIS8 |
| Notes |
leaflet. Foundries information sheet. (FNIS8) (FNIS 8)
NO HARD COPIES AVAILABLE. WEB VERSION ONLY. |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance and outlines the current position in the foundry industry with regard to the hazards from hand arm vibration (HAV). It is aimed at employers, employees and their representatives. Contents: Awareness of hand-arm vibration syndrome; Scale of the problem; Cost of HAV syndrome; Foundry Industry Advisory Committee's vibration strategy; Further reading. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Foundries; Vibration white finger; VWF; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Hands; Joints; Wrists; Elbows; Shoulders; Fettlers |