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Vibration
Hand-Arm Vibration
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E-fact 19 - Prevention of vibration risks in the construction sector
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/e-facts/efact19
(European Agency for Safety and Health at Work)
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This factsheet provided by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work and released in November, 2007 addresses the risks of vibration in construction work, recommendations for work practices and European legislation.
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Temporary Threshold Shifts as Indicators of Hand-arm Vibration Exposure (PDF)
http://www.hse.gov.uk/RESEARCH/rrpdf/rr479.pdf
(HSE)
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Current methods of assessing vibration exposure are based on measurements of exposure time and vibration magnitude that are weighted according to their frequency (International Standard ISO5349-1). However, whether this approach is valid for both vascular and sensory hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is unknown. In addition, other factors such as grip and posture are also important in determining the energy absorbed.
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Bad Vibrations: Hand-Arm Vibration Exposure and HAVS Prevention
http://www.occupationalhazards.com/Issue/Article/37195/Bad_Vibrations_HandArm_Vibration_Exposure_and_HAVS_Prevention.aspx
(Occupational Hazards)
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Measuring the vibration caused by hand tools is the best way to assess risk and prevent workers from suffering irreversible harm.
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DoD Ergonomics Working Group News: Hand-Arm Vibration Threshold Limits (PDF)
http://www.ergoworkinggroup.org/ewgweb/SubPages/ProgramTools/Publications/2005Pubs/55DoDEWGNews.pdf
(EWG)
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This August 2006 document discusses the challenges of measuring exposure levels of hand-arm vibration, including comparison of different standards and guidelines.
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Physical Agent Data Sheet – Hand-Arm Vibration
http://www.labor.state.ak.us/lss/pads/hand-arm.htm
(Alaska LSS)
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This Physical Agent Data Sheet (PADS) provided by Labor Standards and Safety Division Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development summarizes information on hand-arm vibration including symptoms, diseases and prevention.
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H&S Executive Topic page: Hand-Arm Vibration
http://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav/index.htm
(HSE)
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Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) caused by exposure to vibration at work is preventable, but once the damage is done it is permanent. This website, provided by UK Health & Safety Executive, is for employers, workers and their advisers. It tells you what you need to do to reduce and control the risks from vibration at work.
Whole Body Vibration
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E-fact 19 - Prevention of vibration risks in the construction sector
http://osha.europa.eu/publications/e-facts/efact19
(European Agency for Safety and Health at Work)
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This factsheet provided by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work and released in November, 2007 addresses the risks of vibration in construction work, recommendations for work practices and European legislation.
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H&S Executive Topic Page: Whole Body Vibration
http://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/wbv/index.htm
(HSE)
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Whether you are an employer, worker, safety representative or specialist, these pages offer helpful advice on how you can reduce and control the risks from whole-body vibration.
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OSH Answers: Vibration
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/phys_agents/vibration/
(CCOHS)
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety addresses questions and answers related to occupational vibration including health effects, measurement controls and standards.
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Whole-body Vibration (PDF)
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/pubs/videoresource/stpwhbody.pdf
(TWCC)
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This program informs drivers of the potentially damaging effects of vibration on the body while sitting in a moving vehicle.
Also see Noise and Hearing Protection > Noise
Also see Construction > Other Safety Hazards
Also see Transportation > Trucking Industry
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