10 Questions
What is a potential health effect of prolonged exposure to high levels of vibration?
Whole-body vibration effects on the spine
What is the name of the condition associated with prolonged exposure to vibration?
Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
What can happen to joint contact surfaces due to vibration?
They wear out
How do muscles respond to vibration?
They contract to counteract
What happens to body tissues and organs when exposed to vibration?
They absorb energy
What is vibration related to?
Noise waves
What is a potential effect of vibration on the spine?
Whole-body vibration effects
What is a potential consequence of vibration on joints?
Joint wear
What is the extreme of range of motion associated with?
Worse effects of vibration
What is the term for the effects of vibration on the entire body?
Whole-body vibration (WBV) effects
Study Notes
Health Related Effects of Noise
- High noise levels can distract workers, making it difficult for them to listen and understand instructions correctly.
- High noise levels can mask the sound of approaching danger and warning signals.
- High noise levels can irritate and annoy workers, leading to human error.
Radiation
- Radiation has significant long-term effects and can cause death in some cases.
- Radiation sources include equipment, radioactive substances, particles in the air, food, sunlight, and lamps.
Lighting
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Sound
- Over one million workers are exposed to levels of noise that put their hearing at risk.
- Continuous exposure to excessive noise at work results in 17% of the workforce suffering from hearing loss, tinnitus, or other hearing-related conditions.
Health Related Effects of Noise
- Health effects of noise include tinnitus, noise-induced hearing loss, effects on pregnancy, and physiological effects.
Vibration
- Prolonged exposure to high levels of vibration can have adverse health effects, including hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and whole-body vibration (WBV) effects on the spine.
- Vibration is related to noise waves and can cause body tissues and organs to absorb energy, leading to muscle contraction and joint wear.
This quiz explores the negative health impacts of high noise levels, including distraction, decreased communication, and masked warning signals.
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