| Document ID (ISN) | 108016 |
| CIS number |
08-688 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Research Report 400
|
| Author(s) |
Scarlett A.J., Stayner R.M.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Whole-body vibration on construction, mining and quarrying machines: Evaluation of emission and estimated exposure levels |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. x, 163p. Illus. 3 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr400.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This study was conducted to quantify whole-body vibration (WBV) emission and likely operator daily exposure levels associated with the normal operation of various types of machines used in the construction, earthmoving, quarrying and mining industries. WBV measurements were made on 16 machines to provide representative samples of WBV time-histories. Vibration frequency analysis and direct observation provided information on the potential for reducing operator WBV exposure in each instance, by appropriate selection and use of suspended seats. It was found that the most important factors in controlling/reducing operator exposure to WBV were adequate information and appropriate training in best practices. Maintenance of haul roads and other operating surfaces can also help to reduce machine WBV levels, but only if vehicle travel speeds are controlled. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
whole-body vibration; drivers; earthmoving equipment; exposure evaluation; seats |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; vibration measurement; United Kingdom; report; vibration frequency; loaders; information of personnel; fork-lift trucks; job study; construction industry; mining and quarrying; safety and health training; dumpers |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
Construction industry
Mines and quarries
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Vibration
Exposure evaluation
|
