| Document ID (ISN) | 70194 |
| CIS number |
97-2033 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0019-8366 - Industrial Health |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Tanaka M., et al. |
| Title |
Influence of local vibration on finger functions of forest workers |
| Bibliographic information |
July 1997, Vol.35, No.3, p.337-342. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
Finger functions were investigated in 92 male forest workers. Subjects were classified into one of two groups: group A showed normal results or a slight disorder, group B showed disorder or illness. Working hours per day and hours using a chain saw were lower in group A than group B. Mean hand grip strength and finger skin temperatures were higher in group A. Mean values of vibration sensation and reaction times in the nail pressure test were lower in group A. Differences in right and left hand finger functions are discussed along with age effects. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
forestry; chain saws; hand-arm vibration |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
nail press test; grip strength; Japan; age-linked differences; skin temperature; fingers; survey; vibration perception threshold |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Japan |
| Subject(s) |
Forestry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Hand and portable tools
Vibration
Forestry and logging
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