We are using bench mounted wheels and presenting light metal parts to the wheel. All of the parts are hand held for deburring and polishing. A couple of operatives have developed HAVS symptoms. I am looking for any ideas or advice on suitable countermeasures and your experiences of tacking this sort of issue. We have health surviellance in place. I know we need greater rotation of tasks to reduce exposure. Gloves may be an option. A vibration meter is being hired to assess vibration levels. Any other ideas?

I know low temperatures can exasperate this, so keeping their hands warm ( or is that what the gloves are for and not the supposed anti vibration gloves which in MHO don't work). regular breaks, job rotation, find another way. Could the components be tumbled to de-burr, then you only have to polish ? Chris