IB6 - Vibration

Question 1

Definition of vibration according to ILO

Answer 1

“The term vibration covers any vibration which is trasmitted to the human body through solid structures and is harmful to health or otherwise dangerous”

Question 2

Vibration is

Answer 2

an oscillatory motion involving an object moving back and forth

Question 3

Effects of vibration on the individual

Answer 3

1. (HAV)-Hand-arm vibration - “mechanical vibration which is transmitted into the hands and arms during a work activity.”
2. (WBV)-Whole-body vibration - “mechanical vibration which is transmitted into the body, when seated or standing, through the supporting surface, during a work activity.”