CREOD

CREOD Research Flash – April 2025

Exploring prevention opportunities for pipe organists

The issue:

  • HAVS is a common occupational disease associated with exposure to hand transmitted vibration.
  • HAVS is common in mining, construction, forestry and manufacturing.
  • Little is known about its psychological impact.

Study objective:

The objective of this study was to explore the psychological impact of HAVS among a cross section of workers being assessed at the Occupational Medicine Clinic at St. Michael’s Hospital.

Read April 2025 Research Flash (pdf file)