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Miners use breakers and drills for hours each shift.

Which early signs of hand-arm vibration should they report?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Itchy eyes
  2. B. Tingling, numbness, white fingers
  3. C. A sore throat and a runny nose
  4. D. Feeling hungry
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Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. That isn't a sign of vibration damage.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says tingling, numbness, or fingers going white are early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. That isn't a sign of vibration damage.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. That isn't a sign of vibration damage.

Explanation

Report tingling, numbness or white fingers early. Vibration damage can become permanent.

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