Tremor and hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) in road maintenance workers.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate postural and rest tremor among workers using vibrating hand tools, taking into account the possible effects of toxicants such as alcohol and tobacco. A further aim was to study workers diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) at the time of examination.

Methods: This study comprises 103 road maintenance workers, 55 exposed to vibrating hand tools (age 41.