Health effects of long-term occupational exposure to whole-body vibration: A review

Abstract A review is presented of research on health effects of whole-body vibration on man with the objective of providing a basis for rules and guidelines on exposure to whole-body vibration, particularly for professional drivers. A greater part of the review concerns risks for low-back injuries. After a symmetric review of the literature in the field, the conclusion is drawn that whole-body vibration may contribute to injuries and other problems of the lower back. The exposure-response relationship, however, has not been clarified.

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