Measurements: Whole-body Vibration
Whole-body vibration of operators of mobile equipment may be measured to assess the risk of short and longer term injury or physical damage to the operators of equipment such as trucks, dozers, trenching machines, excavators
Most pronounced long term effects of WBV are found in the lumbar region of the spine, where spine deformation, lumbago and sciatica can develop.
Short term effects of WBV can be fatigue, headaches, slower reactions, nausea and insomnia – all symptoms caused by vascular disorders and nervous malfunctions