The human hand–arm system is continually exposed to vibratory inputs from a wide array of hand-held power tools and machinery. This exposure, particularly in occupational settings, can induce complex ...

Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) is an occupational vibration exposure that mainly affects people who regularly use all types of vibrating pneumatic, electric, hydraulic and gasoline-powered hand tools.

Our hands are one of our primary points of interaction with the world around us. We cook and clean with them, we write and eat with them, we say hello and hold onto our loved ones with them. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The humble hand tool is often overlooked in favor of a powered alternative. Why reach for a ratchet and socket when you can rip a fastener off ...