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Hand-arm vibration: 
Vibration (generally from a hand tool) that goes through the hand, then travels through the rest of the body.

Hazard prevention and control:
Eliminating or minimizing the hazards identified in the worksite analysis. It is changing the jobs, workstations, tools or environment to fit the worker. Hazard prevention and control is an element of the ergonomics program.

 


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