Do anti-vibration gloves really help Vibration White Finger?
The jury is out on anti-vibration gloves and whether they really help the industrial accident condition known as Vibration White Finger. Recommended for workers to reduce the effect of vibration from tools they use, these types of gloves are designed to give protection against body trauma specifically related to the hands and wrists from using vibratory tools. Hand fatigue and strain is very common in the construction industry for workers using these tools on a daily basis, and the gloves provide protection, and additional support to stop wrists becoming weak and to keep the grip strong. The gloves also absorb energy from repetitive shock and vibration. Some gloves have Lycra which makes them more comfortable to wear and which allow more mobility and flexibility while protecting against conditions like Vibration White Finger and other musculoskeletal disorders. The use of anti-vibration gloves to reduce the risks of Vibration White Finger has been dismissed by Peter Wilson, director of
