Vibration transmissibility and apparent mass changes from vertical whole-body vibration exposure during stationary and propelled walking
Résumé
Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) is an occupational hazard affecting employees working with transportation,
construction or heavy machinery. To minimize vibration-induced pathologies, ISO identified WBV exposure
limits based on vibration transmissibility and apparent mass studies. The ISO guidelines do not account for
variations in posture or movement. In our study, we measured the transmissibility and apparent mass at the
mouth, lower back, and leg of participants during stationary and propelled walking. Stationary walking trans
missibility was significantly higher at the lumbar spine and bite bar at 5 and 10 Hz compared to all higher
frequencies while the distal tibia was lower at 5 Hz compared to 10 and 15 Hz. Propelled walking transmissibility
was significantly higher at the bite bar and knee at 2 Hz than all higher frequencies. These results vary from
previously published transmissibility values for static participants, showing that ISO standards should be
adjusted for active workers.
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