| Document ID (ISN) | 107857 |
| CIS number |
08-444 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-2-89631-106-4 |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
Etudes et Recherches R-486
|
| Author(s) |
Boutin J., Marcotte P., Jasinski J. |
| Title |
Determining the vibration emissions from percussive hand tools - Feasibility of a mechanical system for the substitution of human subjects |
| Original title |
Détermination de l'émission vibratoire d'outils manuels percutants - Faisabilité d'un système mécanique de substitution de personnes [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2007. ix, 27p. Illus. 10 ref. Price: CAD 10.60. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/R-486.pdf [in French]
|
| Abstract |
Estimating the vibratory emissions of vibrating manual tools in the laboratory calls for methods that require human subjects to handle these tools under well-defined conditions. The recruitment, availability and training of these individuals, as well as the variations in the results attributable to their different biodynamic characteristics, are all factors that make such tests difficult. This report describes a project to evaluate the feasibility of using a mechanical system rather than human subjects, thus simplifying the application of the protocol for evaluating a type of percussive tool, namely chipping hammers. It was found that the tested substitution mechanism considerably reduces the variability in the test results and that it could serve as an effective replacement for the current standardized test method. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
vibrating tools; vibration measurement; description of technique; hand-arm vibration; Quebec |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
power-driven hand tools; grip strength; Canada; body mechanics; work posture; anthropometry; reliability; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Vibration
Hand and portable tools
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