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Which jobs could expose me to hand-arm vibration?

A wide range of jobs involves the use of vibrating tools and equipment. These are some examples:

Building and construction work.

  • Forestry.
  • Foundry work.
  • Heavy engineering.
  • Mining and quarrying.
  • Cleaning and domestic work.
  • Public services, such as parks maintenance, clearing watercourses, road sweeping.
  • Public utilities, including gas, water, electric and telephone installation and maintenance work.