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Whole-body vibration experienced by haulage truck operators in surface mining operations: a comparison of various analysis methods utilized in the prediction of health risks.
Appl Ergon. 2010 Oct; 41(6):763-70.AE

Abstract

Whole body vibration (WBV) was measured on eight surface haulage trucks in three size classes (35, 100, 150ton haul capacities). Vibration was measured at the seat/operator interface in accordance with the ISO 2631-1 standard during 1h of normal operation. Highest acceleration readings were observed in the z-axis (vertical). Estimated equivalent daily exposure values in the range of 0.44-0.82 ms(-2) were observed using the frequency-weighted r.m.s method and 8.7-16.4ms(-1.75) using the vibration dose value method. Assessment was carried out using ISO 2631-1 and 2631-5. Operators of surface haulage trucks are regularly exposed to WBV levels that exceed safety limits as dictated by the ISO 2631-1 standard. However, according to ISO 2631-5 the probability of an adverse health effect remains low. These findings confirm an apparent disagreement between the two analysis methods.

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Smets MP
Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada. smetsmp@mcmaster.ca
Eger TR
No affiliation info available
Grenier SG
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAutomobile DrivingHumansMiddle AgedMiningOccupational ExposureRisk AssessmentVibrationYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

Comparative Study
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

eng

PubMed ID

20185120

Citation

Smets, Martin P H., et al. "Whole-body Vibration Experienced By Haulage Truck Operators in Surface Mining Operations: a Comparison of Various Analysis Methods Utilized in the Prediction of Health Risks." Applied Ergonomics, vol. 41, no. 6, 2010, pp. 763-70.
Smets MP, Eger TR, Grenier SG. Whole-body vibration experienced by haulage truck operators in surface mining operations: a comparison of various analysis methods utilized in the prediction of health risks. Appl Ergon. 2010;41(6):763-70.
Smets, M. P., Eger, T. R., & Grenier, S. G. (2010). Whole-body vibration experienced by haulage truck operators in surface mining operations: a comparison of various analysis methods utilized in the prediction of health risks. Applied Ergonomics, 41(6), 763-70. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2010.01.002
Smets MP, Eger TR, Grenier SG. Whole-body Vibration Experienced By Haulage Truck Operators in Surface Mining Operations: a Comparison of Various Analysis Methods Utilized in the Prediction of Health Risks. Appl Ergon. 2010;41(6):763-70. PubMed PMID: 20185120.
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