Hi , here is an extract from L140- it is the ACoP : "The control of vibration at work regulation 2005". "184 Gloves marketed as 'anti-vibration', which aim to isolate the wearer's hands from the effects of vibration, are available commercially. There are several different types, but many are only suitable for certain tasks, they are not particularly effective at reducing the frequency-weighted vibration associated with risk of HAVS and they can increase the vibration at some frequencies. It is not usually possible to assess the vibration reduction provided in use by anti-vibration gloves, so you should not generally rely on them to provide protection from vibration (more information is in Part 6). However, gloves and other warm clothing can be useful to protect vibration-exposed workers from cold, helping to maintain circulation." Hope this helps. PH2

the above post is correct, also remember PPE last resort, the first question I would be asking is the employee fully fit/ready to return to work?? or allocate other duties until he is fully fit and ready to resume his normal daily work tasks under controlled conditions

Doubt the surgeon has a clue what he's talking about. Probably a great surgeon but that doesn't mean he knows everything about everything. What do you need hard evidence for? Why is the HSE's stance on the subject not good enough for you?

Heavy involvement in VWF at a previous employer, including civil claims. I echo what others have said about the use of these gloves & can still remember receiving a 100 page report from one manufacturer trying to sell me their gloves. I never got past the first page which contained a disclaimer stating that they might actually exacerbate the problem! Warm & dexterous gloves; properly maintained kit & job rotation are the mainstay of any HAV's issues. Zyggy