Vibration is a serious health risk for workers in the contruction sector. The two main types are hand-arm and whole-body vibration. The former can cause neurological and motor disorders in the hands and fingers, as well as circulatory disorders in the fingers and disorders of the musculoskeletal system; the latter can lead to lower back pain, and disorders of the sensory functions or fine-motor co-ordination. Using the right equipment and making changes to the workplace, however, can reduce vibration considerably and safeguard the health of workers.
E-fact 19 - Prevention of vibration risks in the construction sector
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E-fact 19 - Prevention of vibration risks in the construction sector
E-fact 19 - Prevention of vibration risks in the construction sector
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Vibration is a serious health risk for workers in the contruction sector. The two main types are hand-arm and whole-body vibration. The former can cause neurological and motor disorders in the hands and fingers, as well as circulatory disorders in the fingers and disorders of the musculoskeletal system; the latter can lead to lower back pain, and disorders of the sensory functions or fine-motor co-ordination. Using the right equipment and making changes to the workplace, however, can reduce vibration considerably and safeguard the health of workers.
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Language of original language description
English
Other data
Hazards
Tärinä
Health effects
Yläraajavaivat
Alaraajavaivat
Niska- ja hartiavaivat
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Kaikki (ei erityistä ryhmää)
Prevention measures
Vaarojen poistaminen
Yksilöllisten työskentelytekniikoiden parantaminen (esim. asennot manuaalisessa käsittelyssä)
Yksinkertaisia vinkkejä ja toimenpiteitä
Työntekijöiden osallistuminen
Tekniset toimenpiteet, esim. ergonomiset laitteet
Target audience
Työnantajat
Esimiehet
Työntekijöiden edustajat
Turvallisuusvastaavat
Työntekijät
Year
2007