Hand Arm Vibration Quiz

What is the most commonly used unit for vibration measurements?

• Decibels

• Second squared per Meters

• Meters per second squared

• Volt

Name one limitation of using the vibration data provided by the manufacturer.

• Data varies with temperature

• Manufacturers make up their vibration data

• Their data wasn't measured in your normal operating conditions

• Data afeected by pressure

The daily exposure action value for hand–arm vibration is:

• 1. 1.15 m/s² A(8)

• 1. 5.15 m/s² A(8)

• 1. 2.5 m/s² A(8)

• 1. 5 m/s² A(8)

The effective method for reducing vibration is:

• 1. anti-vibration gloves

• 1. anti-vibration handles

• 1. rest breaks

• 1. reduction at source.

Joe is an equipment operator who is has been operating a bulldozer for over ten years. He often works on rough, uneven surfaces and is exposed to vibration in the cab. This is an example of _____ vibration exposure.

• 1. Llower back

• 1. Mechanical

• 1. Whole-body

• 1. Equipment generated

_____ results from long term vibration exposure while working with vibrating hand-held power tools such as chainsaws, grinders, sanders, and impact wrenches.

• 1. Acute hand vibration exposure

• 1. Upper chest vibration exposure

• 1. Hand-arm vibration syndrome

• 1. Head-neck vibration exposure