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Vibration Hazards in the Workplace

Jun 11, 2013

While the human body is built to be mobile, it was not meant to vibrate. In small doses, vibration is harmless. Unfortunately, mechanization has introduced significant vibration hazards in the workplace. Although injuries and illness from vibration are preventable, the effects of regular and frequent exposure to vibration can be disabling and permanent. This podcast discusses causes and symptoms or hand-arm and whole body vibrations, and what employers and employees can do to address the risks.

  • Date: June 11, 2013
  • File Size: 5.8 KB
  • Length: 6:14 minutes

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Lauren Mitchell
over eleven years ago

Excellent review of the various hazards that can result in hand-arm vibration/Raynaud's syndrome. Every sector has the potential to over-expose workers to vibration hazards. thanks. Good podcast.

dida
over eleven years ago

thnx

dida
over eleven years ago

thank you.

dida
over eleven years ago

thank you very much.