Mark Holmes

Whole body vibration (WBV) is the term for when vibrations are transmitted through the seat or feet of a worker. For example, this could be a person who drives a mobile machine, or other work vehicle, over rough and uneven surfaces as a central part of their job. 

Here we answer any common questions around isocyanate exposure in the workplace – do you know your exposure limits, and how to monitor and control isocyanate exposure?  

Hand-arm vibration affects thousands of UK workers each year, and causes various afflictions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.  These symptoms are due to vibration exposure altering the flow of blood, which then results in nerve symptoms and blood circulation damage.