Vibration (m/s²)
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Occupational vibration is divided into two categories: hand-arm vibration (HAV) from power tools and machinery, and whole-body vibration (WBV) from vehicles, platforms, and industrial equipment. Prolonged HAV exposure causes Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), including vibration white finger (Raynaud's phenomenon), nerve damage, and musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and wrist. WBV exposure is associated with low back pain, spinal degeneration, and fatigue. Workers most at risk include construction workers, miners, quarry workers, forestry operators, and heavy vehicle drivers. Vibration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²) using calibrated accelerometers.
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Regulatory Exposure Limits
As of March 09, 2026
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