21 July 2004 - Prescription Changes for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
The
Industrial Injuries Advisory Council have recommended a change to the
prescription of Prescribed Disease A11 (PD A11) to include severe
sensorineural symptoms (altered sensation in the fingers such as tingling
and numbness), even if the vascular symptoms within the commonly known
Vibration White Finger (VWF), caused by prolonged use of hand-held high
frequency vibrating or percussive tools, are not present.
The Department for Work and Pensions will implement the changes to the
revised prescription for PD A11 to now take into account severe
sensorineural symptoms.
The change in prescription to the PA A11 will now mean that sufferers of
severe sensorineural symptoms will be able to claim Industrial Injuries
Disablement Benefit.
Article by Alexandra Johnston
