Vibration

Introduction

Exposure to vibration is a more than a century-old risk factor that is still present in various sectors[1] [2]. Depending on its direction and the body part affected vibration has various health effects that affect the worker’s ability to work. In the final stage the majority of the diseases are incurable, thus prevention is essential[3]. European legislation regulates vibration at work in Council Directive 2002/44/EC. Exposure measurements and medical tests are guided by standards[4]. Physical characteristics of vibration, risk assessment and measurements methods, objective and subjective classification of health effects,…