A study of vibration exposure and work practices of Loader and Dozer operators in opencast mines
Background: Exposure to whole body vibration (WBV) at work and development of musculoskeletal disorders are well linked. Vehicle vibrations are usually perceived to occur in vertical direction and are likely to cause lumbar disorders in operators. Vibration characteristics of the machines need to b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Occupational Health and Safety Society of Nepal
2012-07-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/IJOSH/article/view/6144 |