Vibration Assessment Services in Australia
Vibration assessment measures hand-arm vibration (HAV) and whole-body vibration (WBV) exposure using tri-axial accelerometers mounted on tool handles, steering columns, or seat surfaces. Exposure is calculated as A(8) daily exposure values and compared against exposure action and limit values.
HAV assessment targets workers using powered hand tools such as grinders, impact wrenches, chainsaws, and jackhammers. WBV assessment focuses on drivers of heavy vehicles, forklifts, and earthmoving equipment exposed to repeated shocks and sustained vibration.
OHConnect vibration practitioners use ISO 5349 and ISO 2631 methodologies, providing exposure calculations, tool inventory risk rankings, and practical control recommendations including anti-vibration gloves, tool selection, and work scheduling.
When You Need This Service
- →Workers use powered hand tools for more than 2 hours per day
- →Drivers operate heavy vehicles, forklifts, or earthmoving equipment on rough terrain
- →Workers report tingling, numbness, or blanching in fingers (vibration white finger)
- →Back pain is prevalent among drivers and vehicle operators
- →Tool procurement requires vibration emission data comparison
- →Health surveillance identifies early signs of HAVS (hand-arm vibration syndrome)
Applicable Standards
Related Contaminants
Common Industries
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