Operators of load-haul-dump (LHD) vehicles are exposed to whole-body vibration (WBV) while sitting sideways to the direction of travel as they remove rock from underground mines. Health risks associated with WBV exposure under asymmetric trunk/neck positions have not been explored extensively. ...
whole-body vibrationmusculoskeletal disorderevaluationhealth guidance caution zonevibration accelerationOperators of Earthmoving Equipment (EME) are daily exposed to certain Whole-body vibration (WBV) dosage, exceeding the recommended values. In this study, the WBV experienced by operators of EME used in ...
IND 242 (Rev 1) Control back-pain risks from whole-body vibration. Advice for employers on the control of vibration at work regulations 2005 This booklet provides guidance for employers on the legal requirements for managing the risk of back pain in operators exposed to whole-body vibration in...
This post examines whether low intensity whole body vibration therapy is appropriate for the treatment of osteoporosis. It also presents the health risks associated with high intensity whole vibration platforms. If you are considering a whole body vibration platform, I encourage you to read this artic...
Whole-body vibration - The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 This document contains in-depth guidance on the requirements of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (see CIS 06-1260) as they relate to whole... S Executive 被引量: 79发表: 2005年 The European vibration ...
Beneficial effects are associated with whole-body vibration exercises (WBVEs). Increases in muscular strength/power, flexibility, and gait speed; improvements in bone mineral density, balance, and the quality of life; and decreased pain and risk of falls are reported. The aim is to present a ...
Eger, T, Stevenson, J, Boileau, P-É, Salmoni, A, Vib, RG (2008) Predictions of health risks associated with the operation of load-haul-dump mining vehicles: Part 1—Analysis of whole-body vibration exposure using ISO 2631-1 and ISO 2631-5 standards. Int J Ind Ergon 38: pp. 726...
In Europe, the Vibration Directive (Directive 2002/44/EC) has been introduced in order to set minimum standards for controlling the risks, both from hand-arm and whole-body vibration. The directive sets action values, above which it requires employers to control the vibration risks, and limit ...
In the occupational environment, there are a considerable number of stressors that can affect physical performance in job tasks. Whole-body vibration (WBV)
(transmitted to the whole body) or hand- arm (transmitted to the hand and arm), has been established as a factor in the development of fatigue and numerous symptoms and disorders such as low back pain (LBP), hand- arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), reproductive disorders, and gastrointestinal ...