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Association between vibration exposure and hand-arm vibration symptoms in a Swedish mechanical industry
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- Vihlborg, Per, 1978- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper,Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
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- Bryngelsson, Ing-Liss (author)
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Lindgren, Bernt (author)
- Feelgood Hallsberg, Hallsberg, Sweden
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- Gunnarsson, Lars-Gunnar, 1948- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper,Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Graff, Pål, 1973- (author)
- Örebro universitet,Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper,Region Örebro län,Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden
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- Elsevier, 2017
- 2017
- English.
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In: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. - : Elsevier. - 0169-8141 .- 1872-8219. ; 62, s. 77-81
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- Work with vibrating tools is common in many industries. Exposure to hand-arm vibrations is associated with a risk of hand injury in the form of: Vascular disorders, nerve malfunction, and effects on the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of hand-arm vibration symptoms among employees at a mechanical company, as well as to follow-up with patients presenting symptoms and evaluate the effects of certain proposed measures. We found that 21% of the employees were judged to have vibration-related problems even though the exposure to vibrations was judged to be relatively low. There seems to be an over-representation of Carpal tunnel syndrome among participants; this may suggest that ergonomic conditions at the investigated company, such as grinding with flexed wrists, are unfavorable.Relevance to industry: Regular screening for early signs of vibration-related damage, even if workers are subject to only moderate vibration exposure, is an important part of preventing the aggravation of health problems.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsmedicin och miljömedicin (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Health and Environmental Health (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- Hand-arm vibration
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome
- Quantitative sensory testing
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Vibration exposure
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- art (subject category)
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