The complete system measures in accordance with iso 53492001 and lärmvibarbschv and thus helps to examine the effects of vibrating machines or hand guided machines on people via the hand or arm. Vibration meters and havs measuring equipment castle hand arm vibration meters ensure simple measuring of tool vibration levels castle are leading manufacturers in hand arm vibration meters dedicated for carrying out assessments to the control of vibration at work regulations 2005. Coco 80x or coco 90x dynamic signal analyzer. Simultaneous 3 channel measurements of the x y and z vibration levels plus the vector sum using the relevant weighting curves. Who can suffer from whole body vibration. A second area of application includes hand arm vibration measurement.
The new sv100a is a wireless whole body vibration exposure meter suitable for whole body measurements in accordance with iso 2631 1. Off road mining equipment operates on rough surfaces under harsh operating conditions that produce wbv and mechanical shock. Advice on reducing the risks of back and muscle pain caused by shocksvibrations when driving certain types of vehicle. Suitable for taking measurements both on the seat and seat back the device uses the very latest technology and is easy to use. The following equipment is required to perform a whole body vibration test. A triaxial accelerometer preferably one that lends itself to being attached in an unobtrusive way.
Human exposure to whole body vibrations should be evaluated using the method defined in iso 2631 11997. Whole body vibration measurements were recorded for various types of heavy equipment used within the construction industry. Whole body vibration wbv is transmitted through the seat or feet of employees who drive mobile machines or other work vehicles over rough and uneven surfaces as a main part of their job. Large shocks and jolts may cause health risks including back pain. The health and safety toolbox do you want guidance on simple precautions to take when working with vibrating equipment. Exposure to whole body vibration wbv negatively impacts the health and safety of exposed mine workers.
Within this category you will find all castles vibration monitoring equipment for monitoring hand arm vibration. Whole body vibration analyzer settings for modal testing. For health and safety evaluations this is through the buttocks and feet of a seated person or the feet of a. Whole body vibration measurement. Vibration is often complex contains many frequencies occurs in several directions and changes over time. The purpose of these measurements was to provide more information about the potential levels of whole body vibration experienced by equipment operators in the construction industry as well as to identify types of equipment warranting further research.
Whole body vibration is applicable to motions transmitted from workplace machines and vehicles to the human body through a supporting surface. Drivers of some mobile machines including tractors fork lift trucks and quarrying or earth. Designed specifically for the measurement of whole body vibration and the vibration dose value.