Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk in the Upper Extremities of Mobile Mining Equipment Operators Exposed to Hand-Transmitted Vibrations in Underground Metal Mines: a Case–Control Study

Sridhar, S.; Raj, M. Govinda; Aruna, M.

doi:10.1007/s42461-022-00663-4

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“…Burström et al [ 43 ] also demonstrated that cold environment also increases the risk of white fingers in workers occupationally exposed. In addition to this effect, HAV may cause other health effects; among the most commonly reported are musculoskeletal disorders [ 44 , 45 ], vascular problems [ 46 ] and neuro-sensory problems with loss of manual dexterity [ 47 ].…”

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Proposal of Combined Noise and Hand-Arm Vibration Index for Occupational Exposure: Application to a Study Case in the Olive Sector

Nieto-Álvarez

Hoz‐Torres

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In many production and industrial sectors, workers are exposed to noise and hand-arm vibrations (HAV). European directives have established the maximum limit values or exposure action values for noise and vibration independently. However, in many cases, workers who endure hand-arm vibration also receive high noise levels. This research suggests a procedure to aid the establishment of precautionary measures for workers with simultaneous exposure to both physical agents. This procedure defines a combined index based on the energy doses for both noise and HAV. From this combined index, the suggested methodology allows a recommended exposure time for workers with simultaneous noise and HAV exposure to be calculated. This methodology can be adapted to tackle the relative importance assigned to both agents according to the safety manager and new knowledge on combined health effects. To test this method, a measurement campaign under real working conditions was conducted with workers from the olive fruit-harvesting sector, where a variety of hand-held machinery is used. The results of the study case show that the suggested procedure can obtain reliable exposure time recommendations for simultaneous noise and HAV exposures and is therefore a useful tool for establishing prevention measures.

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Proposal of Combined Noise and Hand-Arm Vibration Index for Occupational Exposure: Application to a Study Case in the Olive Sector

Nieto-Álvarez

Hoz‐Torres

Aguilar

et al. 2022

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The possibilities of ultrasound examination in the diagnosis of joint and peripheral nerve damage in vibration disease: a review of the literature

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2024

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The article tells about the problem of diagnosing vibration disease as a chronic occupational disease affecting the peripheral vascular, nervous and musculoskeletal systems as a result of prolonged exposure to industrial vibration. Due to the need for early detection of this pathology, the author proposed a large number of diagnostic tests aimed primarily at diagnosing changes in peripheral vessels and the nervous system. There are results of a review of modern research methods devoted to the diagnosis of changes in the musculoskeletal system, osteoarthritis, lesions of periarticular tissues, lesions of peripheral nerves in patients exposed to vibration and patients with vibration disease. Due to the polymorphic clinical picture of the disease, there are currently diagnostic situations in which existing methods do not allow for a reliable diagnosis or differential diagnosis. Special attention is paid to the modern possibilities of ultrasound examination of joints, periarticular tissues and peripheral nerves in the diagnosis of manifestations of vibration disease. The introduction of an ultrasound examination method into diagnostic practice will improve the quality of diagnosis of ostearthritis, periarthritis, tunnel neuropathies, followed by a timely choice of therapeutic and preventive tactics, which will play an important role in maintaining the health of those workers whose professional activities are associated with an increased level of vibration.

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Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk in the Upper Extremities of Mobile Mining Equipment Operators Exposed to Hand-Transmitted Vibrations in Underground Metal Mines: a Case–Control Study

Cited by 2 publications

References 21 publications

Proposal of Combined Noise and Hand-Arm Vibration Index for Occupational Exposure: Application to a Study Case in the Olive Sector

Proposal of Combined Noise and Hand-Arm Vibration Index for Occupational Exposure: Application to a Study Case in the Olive Sector

The possibilities of ultrasound examination in the diagnosis of joint and peripheral nerve damage in vibration disease: a review of the literature

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