Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be caused by work or hobbies where there is repeated bending of the wrist or hard gripping, such as using vibrating tools. Those working in Construction might be more susceptible to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome or Carpal Tunnel syndrome if there are working with tools with high levels of vibration. In our Hand Arm Vibration Awareness Training we look at what hand arm vibration is and understanding the responsibilities surround it. If you would like to get started with a free trial today then follow the link below... https://www.ihasco.co.uk/courses/detail/hand-arm-vibration-awareness VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: There is a narrow tube or tunnel running from the wrist to the hand. This is the carpal tunnel; and it carries tendons which control movement in your hand and a nerve which carries feeling from the thumb and fingers. If any of the tendons swell up, pressure is put on the nerve, squashing it and stopping it from sending messages to the brain. And vibration is one of the things that can cause the tendons to swell up. This causes tingling, pain, numbness and weakness in parts of the hand and fingers. This is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.