Exposure-response relationship between work-related hand-arm-vibration exposure and musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities: The German Hand-Arm-Vibration Study

CONCLUSIONS: After adjusting for relevant confounders, statistically significant exposure-response relationships between cumulative hand-arm-vibration exposure and MSDs of the upper extremities were established. A cumulative hand-arm-vibration exposure of Dhv (vibration total value in three measuring directions) = 142,300 (95%CI: 90,600-333,200) m2/s4·day or Dhw (vibration value in the direction along the forearm) = 38,700 (95%CI: 25,400-80,900) m2/s4·day is associated with a doubled risk of MSDs of upper extremities.PMID:38111328 | DOI:10.1080/10803548.2023.2295722
Source: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Source Type: research