A Comparative Evaluation of Hand-Arm Vibration Impacts

Authors

  • Weidong Li Pinchin Ltd.
  • Linda Drisdelle Pinchin Ltd.

Keywords:

hand-arm vibration, filter, ISO 5349, ISO 2631

Abstract

Hand-arm vibration is a transmission of vibration from the use vibratory machinery or tools to a worker’s hands and arms. This paper looks at the attenuation characteristics of the frequency weighing curve Wh and presents some comparative results of vibration impacts from the use of several hand tools. Comparisons were made between the measurement methods prescribed by ISO standards and the data analysis of the raw vibration data. The results show that the measured impact as per the applicable ISO standards is significantly lower than the calculated vibration impact from the raw vibration data. This paper investigates other potential parameters that may be used to characterize the cumulative impacts from the hand-arm vibration. These additional analytical parameters may be used in evaluating the cumulative hand-arm vibration impacts in a more comprehensive way.

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Published

2019-10-16

How to Cite

1.
Li W, Drisdelle L. A Comparative Evaluation of Hand-Arm Vibration Impacts. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2019 Oct. 16 [cited 2024 Nov. 7];47(3):62-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/3322

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 3 (2019)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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