Whole-Body Vibration Exposure Of Malaysian Taxi Drivers
During their whole working time, taxi drivers are usually seated. Additionally, longterm exposure to whole-body vibration while driving may lead to diseases and adverse health conditions such as lower-back pain. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between measurable whole...
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Universiti Malaysia Pahang
2015
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| Online Access: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/9866/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/9866/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/9866/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/9866/1/Whole-Body%20Vibration%20Exposure%20Of%20Malaysian%20Taxi%20Drivers.pdf |
| Summary: | During their whole working time, taxi drivers are usually seated. Additionally, longterm exposure to whole-body vibration while driving may lead to diseases and adverse
health conditions such as lower-back pain. The objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between measurable whole-body vibration and lower-back pain. This
study was conducted on two highways: Kuala Lumpur–Karak Highway and the North– South Highway. A tri-axial seat accelerometer was placed at the point of contact between the driver and the seat pad. The assessment of whole-body vibration measurement is according to ISO 2631-1. Excessive whole-body vibration has been evidenced as leading to lower-back pain. Taxi drivers are recommended to drive no
more than the allowable exposure limit. In this study, the whole-body vibration does not exceed the allowable exposure limit. Therefore, the taxi drivers in this study do not have
lower back pain. |
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