Vibration Hazards and Control Dr Ergo 2005

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In the early 18th century, Ramazzini, the first occupational physician, pointed out that vibration exposure had noxious effects. These harmful effects have actually emerged with industrialization. The cumulative effects on the body can be wide and varied. Some of the more common disorders are White Finger Disease (Raynaud's Syndrome), Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tendonitis, and various bone and joint disorders. Long term exposure to vibration can also cause nausea, impaired vision, hyperventilation, raised blood pressure, impaired cardiac rhythm, and increased energy dissipation leading to exhaustion. For much more on vibration, go to the excellent Ergonomic web page of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L I) at: http://www.lni.wa.gov/safety/topics/e... . Another good resource is the Ergonomics page of the British Health and Safety Executive at http://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/index... . This is clipped from the 2005 L I video Dr. Ergo, a humorous version of ergonomics awareness. Kudos to the wonderful folks at L I. The entire video is available at http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/TrainToo... .

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