PHYSICAL CONDITION
Your judgement and/or dexterity may be impaired if you are ill, are taking
medication, and/or have taken alcohol or other substances known to affect the way
you would normally function. Operate this unit if you are in good physical and mental
health.
VIBRATION AND COLD
It is believed that a condition called Raymond’s Phenomenon which affects
the fingers of certain individuals is brought about by exposed to vibration and cold.
Your litter collector has shock mounts designed to reduce the intensity of vibration
transmitted through the handles.
Exposure to cold and vibration may cause tingling and burning, followed by loss of
colour and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly
recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is
unknown.
1.
Keep your body warm - especially your hands and wrists.
2.
Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during
frequent breaks, and also by not smoking.
3.
If you are experience discomfort, consult your physician before further
exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES
It is believed that over using the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands,
arms and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme
pain to the areas mentioned.
To reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury, do the following.
1.
Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted position.
2.
Try to maintain a straight wrist position.
3.
When grasping try to use your whole hand not just the index finger and thumb.
4.
Take periodic breaks to minimise repetition and rest your hands.
5.
Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement.
6.
Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles.
7.
See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain in your fingers, hands,
wrists or arms.
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