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Hazards associated with foundry processes.

Title Hazards associated with foundry processes.
SubTitle Hand arm vibration - the current picture.
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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


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