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Avoid Hot Surfaces
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too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately
after operation.
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Vibration and Cold --
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exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may
cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and
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ommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the
ailment is unknown.
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hands and wrists.
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cises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.
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operating the blower or other hand-held power equipment is not
required.
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before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
Repetitive Stress Injuries --
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weakness and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand
activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress
Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged exposure
to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for
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ment.
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likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.