| Document ID (ISN) | 107088 |
| CIS number |
07-1174 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-6155-5 |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Research Report 377
|
| Author(s) |
Toward M.G.R., Gunston T.P., Griffin M.J.
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Evaluation of whole-body vibration exposures in British industry |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, 2005. viii, 79p. Illus. 2 ref. Price: GBP 25.00. Downloadable version free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr377.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This study involved the measurements of whole-body vibration on eight excavators and two compact skid-steer loaders. Of the excavators, four were fitted with impact hammers, two with hydraulic crushers, one with a backhoe shovel and one with steel shears. Accelerations were measured on the seat surface and on the floor within the operators' cabs of the machines in accordance with the ISO 2631 (1997) standard. The data have been evaluated in the context of the levels set out in the European Union Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive (2002/44/EC). The report provides predicted daily vibration exposure for each machine. The effects of machine operation and other parameters on the vibration exposures are also considered. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; whole-body vibration; earthmoving equipment; drivers cabs; drivers seats; drivers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
vibration acceleration; exposure evaluation; report; vibration measurement |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Vibration
Road transportation
|
