DANIELLA G.

LANGIT
BS, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING III
FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

1.  Explain the two types of vibration exposure.

There are two sorts of exposure to vibration. First is the hand-arm

vibration exposure, which is typically brought on by the use of power hand tools
like grinders, drills, and other similar devices, as well as by contact with or
leaning against vibrating surfaces like conveyors, which can result in hand-arm
vibration syndrome. The second is whole-body vibration exposure, which is
typically brought on by moving cars and vibrating work surfaces and results in a
variety of ailments, including chest discomfort, gastrointestinal pain, and others.

2.  How can you measure vibration?

It calls for a certain kind of measurement for the acceleration of

vibration, which is also measured in specified directions, vibration frequencies,
and duration of the vibration experienced. This is why the hand-grip force, or
how tightly a person grabs an object that vibrates, is also necessary.

Acceleration is used to measure vibration for a variety of purposes.

The ability to measure acceleration, or the rate of change in speed or direction
per unit of time, using a variety of instruments, is one of them. Additionally, the
amplitude and velocity of the vibration may be determined while determining
acceleration. The degree of vibrational injury is also correlated with the
magnitude of acceleration, to wrap things up.

3.  What is the device used to sense the vibration? How it is being used.  

The accelerometer is the device used to gauge

the degree of vibration. It features a setting for
frequency measurement, and a frequency-weighting
network that shows, prints, and logs the frequency in
meters. It generates an electric signal inversely
proportional to the applied acceleration. The
frequency-weighting network simulates how humans
may detect vibrations at various frequencies and
generates a single value as a unit of acceleration for
the exposure to vibration.

4. What are the methods for controlling exposure to vibration? Explain through
examples. Give at least 4 methods. 

Vibration may be managed in a number of ways to lower the risk of

disease. These illustrations should be helpful.

• Choosing a tool with a lower vibration rating either on the box or on the tool
itself is one way to start controlling vibration at the source.

• The second control approach is to diminish the vibrating efficiency of the

surface. To accomplish this, strengthen bracing for stability and durability,
stiffen the structure, add springs to minimize the degree of vibration that
would be felt, and replace any worn out components for safety.

• Then, we manage vibration along the way to build a barrier or vibration

isolation system between the vibration source and the human. A glove would
be pretty helpful and a simple solution to handle hand-arm vibration
exposures, and creating a dampening would be a wonderful idea since it
absorbs the vibration level and would build a support system.

• The individual's controlling vibration comes last. Rest breaks and work
rotation are two strategies that may be used to achieve this goal since they
reduce exposure to vibration and help people avoid feeling it for longer
periods of time.

5. What are the health effects if you have regular exposure to vibration? Explain
what it means. 

Due to our two different sorts of exposures, the health impacts of vibration
exposure are divided into two categories.

The symptoms of hand-arm vibration syndrome, which is caused by

exposure to hand-arm vibration, include severe pain and numbness, loss of
touch, weakness in the hands and wrists, pins and needles, and painful wrists.
These symptoms have an impact on the blood circulation system, sensory
nerves, muscles, bones, and joints. The vibration white finger is a well-known
condition in which the fingertips turn white, the fingers may feel numb and tingly,
and there may be discomfort. This condition is typically brought on by exposure
to cold or damp conditions, and continued vibration exposure may make it
worse.

Abdominal discomfort, loss of balance, nausea, chest pain, shortness of

breath, loss of optical acuity, and other long-term health issues may result from
whole-body vibration exposure.
 This could restrict our ability to work, preventing us from using equipment
that vibrates, which is essential for most jobs, from working in cold or wet
environments because those conditions may trigger an illness and cause pain,
and from having limited access to jobs that require risky finger manipulation.
Consequently, can also have an impact on our daily activities, including family
and leisure time.