Vibration White Finger is an injury from using vibrating tools over extended periods. Also known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, it can cause permanent damage. The white fingers name comes from low blood flow due to the collapse of vessels. Nerves and muscles are also injured with excessive vibration.

Tools in construction and industry are the typical causes of vibration, but lawn care tools and video game controllers can also be a danger. In this podcast, Dan Clark details six ways for workers and/or employers to reduce hand vibration in the workplace. Dan also explains how it’s very important to treat Vibration White Finger early, because tissue damage is often irreversible.