New Perspectives on Whole-Body Vibration from the VINET Research Project

摘要

This.paper summarises the results of the VINET (Vibration Injury Network) research project for the detection and prevention of injuries due to occupational vibration exposures transmitted to the whole body. This research network has been supported by the Commission of the European Union under the BIOMED2 concerted action, and involved in collaborative research nine research laboratories in eight European countries. The main results of the project were the following: development of common methods for health surveillance; improved knowledge of dose-response relationships between whole-body vibration exposures and injuriy; investigation of the interaction between whole-body vibration and other environmental, ergonomic and individual factors; improvement of methods for preventing disorders.