Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome Causes and Prevention NASP HAVS Judgement Workplace Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome in Philadelphia Vibration White Finger HAVS & RSI Claims Browell Smith & Co Vibration white finger syndrome in cold weather What is vibration white finger or hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)? A. A mild skin rash that will go away B. A serious skin condition that will not clear up C. Severe frostbite