{"id":2730,"date":"2024-06-28T01:46:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T01:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hazardco.bbtdevelopment.com\/au\/?p=2730"},"modified":"2024-07-11T01:41:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T01:41:27","slug":"bad-vibrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hazardco.bbtdevelopment.com\/au\/blog\/bad-vibrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Bad Vibrations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment all create vibrations that can affect your body. This is a normal part of any tradie&#8217;s day, whether you&#8217;re picking up power tools or jumping in the ute. It&#8217;s so common that many don&#8217;t realise the potential harm these vibrations can cause. However, it&#8217;s something you should start thinking about and being aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How are workers harmed?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vibrations are a natural part of working on any construction site but they do create a risk to you and your workers. Repeatedly using vibrating hand and power tools, or being around vibrating vehicles and machines can lead to serious and lasting harm to your blood vessels, nerves, and joints. Many of the most commonly used items give off some form of vibration. Here are\u00a0 the most common ways tradies are exposed to vibrations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Power tools\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vehicles and machinery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From our working surfaces being exposed to vibrations (including break or smoko areas)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While these are the most common forms of exposure, the below should also be considered as they increase the risk of overexposure to vibrations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Working in cold and damp conditions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increased grip force\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Working with power tools for extended periods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Early warning signs\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We understand that for many tradies, working with vibrations is a natural and unavoidable part of the job. With that in mind, there are a few warning signs and symptoms of overexposure to keep an eye out for:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tingling and numbness in your fingers (which can lead to disruptions to your sleep patterns \u2013 not ideal!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Loss of feeling in your fingers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Loss of strength, both grip and holding, in your hands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fingers turning white and red when working in cold\/ wet conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are continually exposed to vibrations especially in your hands and arms you can develop hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) or carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/Website-blog-image-correct-size-10-300x225.png\" alt=\"Symptoms of HAVS and CTS caused by Bad Vibrations \" width=\"615\" height=\"461\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>What you can do to manage risk<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is up to everyone on-site to look out for each other. Consultation with your team should take place to make sure an environment can be created where excessive exposure to vibrations are eliminated or minimised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below are simple yet effective ways to either eliminate or minimise the effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use suitable low vibration power tools where possible\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the right tool for the job \u2013 don\u2019t use a power tool to get the job done faster when it is not required. Enjoy the task, don\u2019t rush<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look after your tools, vehicles and machinery \u2013 get them serviced regularly, repair any breaks or faults as soon as possible and store them properly \u2013 keep them out of the cold and rain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid gripping or being too forceful with a tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep your body moving and take a break if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear the correct equipment and clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Above all else, be aware that vibrations can be extremely harmful, especially when you\u2019re exposed for lengthy periods of time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your best tool for minimising the effects of vibrations is to start a conversation with your boss, or your team, and put steps in place to look out for each other and your equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions please reach out the the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hazardco.com\/au\/contact-us\/\">HazardCo team\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment all create vibrations that can affect your body. 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