FOI release

Hand-arm vibration syndrome compensation

Case reference FOI2022/00484

Published 18 May 2022

Request

Please advise Q1. The total amount you have paid in compensation for hand-arm vibration syndrome (also known as "vibration white finger") for the financial year 2021/22.

Q2. The total number of claims for hand-arm vibration syndrome (also known as "vibration white finger") for the financial year 2021/22 for which you have paid compensation.

Q3. What plans (if any) you have to use modern technology for road works and repairs to avoid hand-arm vibration syndrome (also known as "vibration white finger").

Response

A1. Zero

A2. Zero

A3. We are looking at technology to reduce manual handling and hand-arm vibration syndrome for highway repair workers using technology such as JCBPotholePro.

We are also working with our plant hire companies to ensure that equipment provided to road workers has the lowest vibration magnitude available.

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