Human Response to Vibration [Hardcover]

Through continued collaboration and the sharing of ideas, data, and results, the international community of researchers and practitioners has developed an understanding of many facets of the human response to vibration. At a time when the EU is preparing to adopt a directive on health risks arising from occupational exposure to vibration, Human Response to Vibration offers authoritative guidance on this complex subject.

Individual chapters in the book examine issues relating to whole-body vibration, hand-arm vibration, and motion sickness. Vibration measurements and standards are also addressed. This book meets the needs of those requiring knowledge of human response to vibration in order to make practical improvements to the physical working environment. Written with the consultant, practitioner, researcher, and student in mind, the text is designed to be an educational tool, a reference, and a stimulus for new ideas for the next generation of specialists.INTRODUCTION TO VIBRATION
Human Response to Vibration in Context
Introduction to Wave Theory
Classification of Vibration
Vibration Axes

WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION
Introduction
Whole-body Vibration Perception
Whole-body Vibration Comfort and Discomfort
Health Effects of Whole-body Vibration
Seating Dynamics
Biomechanical Responses to Whole-body Vibration

MOTION SICKNESS
Introduction
Signs and Symptoms of Motion Sickness
The Cause of Motion Sickness
Travel Sickness
Simulator Sickness
Relative Sensitivity to Simulated Motion of Different Frequencies
Habituation to Motion Sickness
Prevention of Motion Sickness

HAND-TRANSMITTED VIBRATION
Introduction
Hand-transmitted Vibration Perception
Health Effects of Hand-transmitted Vibration
Classification and Diagnosis of Hand-arm Vibration Syndrome
Reducing Risks from Hand-transmitted Vibration&l3'