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  • Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is a significant occupational hazard linked to serious health conditions.
  • Understanding the prevalence of HAV exposure is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies in Australian workplaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure among Australian workers.
  • To identify demographic and industry-specific factors associated with exceeding occupational HAV limits.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Australian Workplace Exposure Survey (AWES)-Hearing (2016-2017).
  • Conducted a cross-sectional telephone survey of 4991 Australian workers.
  • Estimated daily HAV exposure levels using a library of tool/task magnitudes and standard formulae, extrapolating to the national workforce.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 3.8% of the Australian workforce exceeds the HAV action limit of 2.5 m/s2, and 0.8% exceeds the 5 m/s2 limit.
  • Men, workers with trade qualifications, and those in remote locations reported higher exposure.
  • Construction, farming, and automobile industries, along with specific tools (compactors, power hammers, mining equipment), showed the highest prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • Hand-arm vibration exposure is common in the Australian working population.
  • Health risks associated with HAV necessitate the development of reduction strategies and interventions.
  • Engineering controls should be prioritized as the initial step in mitigating HAV exposure.