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Impact vibration and hand-arm vibration syndrome
1Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
|January 10, 1998
Summary
Workers exposed to impact vibration may develop Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). This study identifies spot welders and press operators as new risk groups, impacting compensation and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Ergonomics
- Public Health
Background:
- Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a recognized occupational hazard.
- Previous research linked HAVS to vibration exposure from tools like pedestal grinders and multiple hand tools.
- The specific vibration types and tools associated with HAVS require ongoing investigation.