Potential Work Exposure Scale | Normal population n = 49 | Traumatic hand injury n = 51 | HAVS n = 19 |
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PWES: Total score (0-30) | 5 (0-20.1)1 | 10.2 (0-25) | 9.4 (0-21.6) |
1. How much of your work requires manipulation of objects with your hands at temperature near or below freezing? (0-10)2 | 1.3 (0-6.4)1 | 5 (0-10) | 5 (0-7.5) |
2. At work, how much time are you required to be working either outside in the cold or in a refrigerated environment? (0-10)2 | 2.5 (0-7.5)1 | 5 (0-10) | 5 (0-10) |
3. How much do you do with the temperature at or near freezing when you are not able to wear gloves or mittens? (0-10)2 | 0.3 (0-7.5) | 0.7 (0-9.3) | 1.9 (0-8.7) |