Study of cases of vibration syndrome related to the use of vibrating tools for all of Québec during the 1990-2002 period Abstract Hand-arm vibration syndrome related to the use of vibrating tools is a health problem not extensively documented in Québec. It can produce neurological, osteoarticular and vascular disorders, notably Raynaud’s syndrome. Every year, on average, 50 workers are compensated following an occupational injury resulting from vibration exposure of the upper limbs or circulatory system.The authors have studied the compensation files submitted to the CSST between 1990 and 2002 in order to evaluate the extent of the vibration syndrome as well as to identify the employment sectors affected. In their report, they distinguish between two categories of vibration-related injuries: Raynaud’s syndrome, and those of another type. Their statistical portrait of vibration-related injuries identifies activity sectors, professions and geographical regions where they believe prevention should be directed. Produced Under this Project Scientific Reports Occupational injuries related to hand-arm vibration in Québec, 1993 to 2002 - Part II: Descriptive analysis of worker compensation files Research Report: R-492Occupational injuries related to hand-arm vibration in Québec, 1993 to 2002: Part I – General portrait based on CSST computer data Research Report: R-446 Simplified Articles Le syndrome vibratoire main-bras - Lumière sur une maladie professionnelle méconnue Volume 21, n0 1 Scientific Publications Adjudication and workers' compensation of hand-arm vibration syndrome in Quebec: unresolved problemsTurcot A., Roy S., Duguay P., Massicotte P., Boileau P.-É., Simpson A.Source : in 10th International conference on Hand-Arm Vibration, (10th : June 7-11, 2004 : Las Vegas, Nevada) 2004Profil statistique des réclamations liées aux vibrations au Québec, de 1993 à 2002Duguay P., Massicotte P.Source : in Colloque la santé et la sécurité du travail au Québec : Symposium "Actions de transfert en SST vers les milieux de travail: défis, étonnements, enjeux, stratégies" : Congrès de l'ACFAS (11 mai, 2005 : Chicoutimi, Canada), Réseau de recherche en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec / RRSSTQ, 2005, (http://www.rrsstq.qc.ca/stock/fra/conferences0122.pdf)Les réclamations concernant les vibrations main-bras au Québec : un portrait statistique de la période 1993 à 2002Duguay P., Massicotte P.Source : in Congrès de l'Association québécoise pour l'hygiène, la santé et la sécurité du travail / AQHSST : La prévention un éternel recommencement ou… une amélioration continue, (28e : 9-11 mai, 2006 : Québec, Canada), CD-ROM, 2006Profil statistique des réclamations reliées aux vibrations mains-bras au Québec, 1993 à 2002Duguay P., Massicotte P., Boileau P.-É.Source : in Colloque IRSST "Enjeux et perspectives de la recherche sur les vibrations main-bras en milieu de travail, (10 septembre, 2008 : Montréal, Canada), 2008 Other Project(s) You May be Interested in Development of a methodology for assessing the performance of anti-vibration gloves in reducing vibrations while considering dexteriy and grip strength Additional Information Type: Project Number: 0099-3040 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2007 Research Field: Mechanical and Physical Risk Prevention Team: Alice Turcot (Institut national de santé publique du Québec)Paul-Émile Boileau (IRSST)André Simpson (Institut national de santé publique du Québec)Patrice Duguay (IRSST)Paul Massicotte (IRSST)