| Document ID (ISN) | 107057 |
| CIS number |
07-1163 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0340-0131 - International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Rytkönen E., Sorainen E., Leino-Arjas P., Solovieva S. |
| Title |
Hand-arm vibration exposure of dentists |
| Bibliographic information |
June 2006, Vol.79, No.6, p.521-527. Illus. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
The vibration of 22 dental handpieces was measured with an accelerometer during normal work. The weighted vibration and the total acceleration of high frequency vibration in the frequency range of 1.6-10kHz were analysed. Non-contact vibrations were also measured during idling with a portable digital vibrometer, and the findings compared with those of the accelerometer. A group of 295 female dentists aged 45-63 years responded to a questionnaire on working conditions, lifestyle, and state of health. It was found that the daily vibration exposure of dentists was below the exposure action value of the Vibration Directive of European Union (CIS 02-24). However a long work history in dental filling and root treatment as well as high body mass index seem to be associated with frequent finger symptoms perceived as vibration-related by the dentists. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
vibrating tools; Finland; dental services; exposure evaluation; hand-arm vibration |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
vibration measurement; subjective assessment; symptoms; length of exposure; fingers; questionnaire survey; women; hand tools |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Finland |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Hand and portable tools
Vibration
Exposure evaluation
Health care services
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