Occupational vibration Vibrations at the workplace are a source of disturbance for a great number of employees. Prolonged exposure to intense levels can lead to vascular, neurological and musculoskeletal problems, affecting the upper limbs (hand-arm vibrations) or causing lower back pain and degenerative lesions to the spinal cord (whole body vibrations). Many countries have adopted [...]

Occupational noise Noise is a major source of disturbance at the work place and can cause fatigue, stress and problems related to the nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems. Noise can also have an effect on quality of work and can even cause accidents. Prolonged exposure to noise can cause irreversible occupational hearing loss, which is a [...]