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Vibration in car repair work.

J E Hansson1, L Eklund, S Kihlberg

  • 1National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, Solna, Sweden.

Applied Ergonomics
|March 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Choosing the right hand tools significantly reduces vibration exposure for car body repairers. Selecting low-vibration tools is crucial for preventing vibration-related injuries in this high-risk occupation.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Ergonomics
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Hand-arm vibration is a significant occupational hazard for vehicle repair workers.
  • Previous studies have identified various tools contributing to vibration exposure, but specific data on car body repair is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify hand tools causing minimal vibration loading in car body repair.
  • To quantify vibration exposure levels during typical repair tasks.
  • To assess the impact of tool selection on overall vibration risk.

Main Methods:

  • Vibration measurements were conducted under standardized working conditions.
  • Exposure duration was monitored for car body repairers across seven companies.
  • Data was collected for tools including chisel hammers, impact wrenches, sanders, and saws.

Main Results:

  • Chisel hammers, impact wrenches, sanders, and saws generated the highest vibration accelerations.
  • Average daily vibration exposure ranged from 22 to 70 minutes.
  • Significant variations in vibration levels were observed across tool categories, highlighting the impact of tool choice.

Conclusions:

  • The selection of hand tools critically influences the magnitude of vibration exposure.
  • Current vibration injury risk for car body repairers is rated as high.
  • Implementing a counselling service focused on vibration and promoting appropriate tool selection and work methods is recommended.

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