| Document ID (ISN) | 107868 |
| CIS number |
08-438 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1287-7778 - Prévention BTP |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Richard A.M. |
| Title |
Low vibration equipment - Major improvements for limiting vibrations |
| Original title |
Matériels antivibratiles - Des innovations majeures pour limiter les vibrations [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Mar. 2007, No.94, p.34-36. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Regardless of whether they apply to the hands and arms when using a hand-held power tool or to the whole body when driving earthmoving machines, excessive vibrations cause injuries. This article discusses vibration exposure and applicable French regulations, vibration measurement, limitation of the length of exposure and the advantages of investing in recent equipment offering distinct improvements in vibration emission levels. These improvements apply to both hand-held power tools and earthmoving machines. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
power-driven hand tools; vibrating tools; hand-arm vibration; earthmoving equipment; drivers; seats; vibration damping; whole-body vibration |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; France; legislation; vibration protective gloves; selection of equipment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Vibration
Hand and portable tools
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