CSCS Health & Safety Test· CSCS / CITB
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is caused by:
Choices
- AHeat exposure
- BWorking in cold conditions
- CManual handling of heavy objects
- DProlonged use of vibrating power toolsCorrect
Answer
Prolonged use of vibrating power tools
HAVS is permanent damage to fingers, hands, and arms from regular use of vibrating tools (drills, grinders, breakers). Symptoms include tingling, numbness, and loss of grip strength. Covered by the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005.
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