I've been experiencing some serious tingling and shooting pains in my left arm after using hedge trimmers and strimmers for hours. For those of you who work with this type of equipment 30+ hours a week, what anti-vibration gloves do you recommend? I've tried a pair based on good reviews, but I'm still feeling discomfort. Here's the link to them: https://www.safetygloves.co.uk/portwest-a790-anti-vibration-black-gloves.html. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like you might be close to developing hand arm vibration syndrome given those symptoms. Unfortunately, the best treatment is just to avoid using vibrating tools as much as possible.
You're right about the quality of tools and maintenance. Investing in good tools with available replacement anti-vibration mounts is essential. It can save you from a lot of pain later on!
If you're using those tools for such long periods, it might be time to reevaluate your usage. No glove is gonna save you if you keep pushing it like this. It's either find a better way or risk losing feeling in your hands when you're older.
Have you considered using battery-operated tools instead of 2-stroke ones? That's a pretty straightforward way to eliminate the vibration issue before you think about PPE.
Totally agree! I can't stand 2-stroke machines anymore—they're so loud and smelly. I'm definitely switching to electric tools soon.
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely look into getting those replacement mounts.