The importance of powertool consumables on vibration exposure

Luca Notini, Neil J. Mansfield, David J. Edwards

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Abstract

This paper presents data on the effect of power tool appendage selection on construction worker hand-arm (HAV) exposure. It presents an analysis of HAV data acquired from cut-off saws, angle grinders, and hammer drills utilised with different models of tool appendage. The tasks conducted during tool utilisation were typical of those conducted in the construction industry. In the case of the cut-off saws the tool/appendage combinations were used to cut concrete, in the case of thegrinders stainless steel and concrete, and inthe case of the hammer drills to drill through concrete. Significant changes occurred in the work one can complete before exceeding statutory HAV exposure limits when the tool appendage model changed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContemporary Ergonomics 2008
Pages191-196
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventAnnual Conference of the Ergonomics Society on Contemporary Ergonomics 2008 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 1 Apr 20083 Apr 2008

Publication series

NameContemporary Ergonomics 2008

Conference

ConferenceAnnual Conference of the Ergonomics Society on Contemporary Ergonomics 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNottingham
Period1/04/083/04/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics

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