Vibration White Finger damages

A man has received £10,000 in an out of court settlement after his hands were left permanently damaged by using vibrating tools at work. He was left with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), also known as Vibration White Finger, after using vibrating tools in his job as a fitter. His employer did not admit liability but settled the claim out of court. The condition means he suffers pain in his hands and must wear gloves during cold weather.