Abstract

There are over one million workers exposed to hand-arm vibration in the United States. Cases of hand-arm vibration syndrome have been reported in the U.S. since 1918. Typical hand-arm vibration exposure conditions are given in this presentation. Vibration control methods are discussed; these include vibration damping and isolation, use of antivibration (A/V) tool and gloves, and the application work practices and hand-arm vibration standards in the workplace.

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