Hands buzzing using power tool

Question

Using a power washer or say a weedwacker for an extended period of time and and your hands buzz or Vibrating why ?

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Answer 1

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. Essentially the vibrations are doing damage to your hands and arms. Which is why if you are doing something that causing vibrations for a significant amount of time. You need to either limit exposure times or wear proper PPE, or both.

The damage can be permanent.