Significant Correlation Study between Cause and Effect of Hand Arm Vibration Exposure among Grass Cutters

N.A. Azmir; M.H. Ali; M.N. Yahya; I. Zaman; M.H. Zainulabidin; M.A. Madlan; M. Ismon; M.Z. Kasron

doi:10.1051/matecconf/201815006008

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MATEC Web of Conferences, 150 (2018) 06008

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Issue		MATEC Web of Conferences Volume 150, 2018 Malaysia Technical Universities Conference on Engineering and Technology (MUCET 2017)


Article Number		06008
Number of page(s)		6
Section		Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Science (SCI) & Mathematics (SM)
DOI		https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201815006008
Published online		23 February 2018

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[1] M. Bovenzi, Exposure-response relationship in the hand-arm vibration syndrome: an overview of current epidemiology research. Int Arch Occup Environ Health, 71, pp. 509–519 (1998) [CrossRef] [PubMed] [Google Scholar]

[2] M. J. Griffin, Measurement, evaluation, and assessment of occupational exposure to hand-transmitted vibration. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 54, pp. 73–89 (1997) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[3] D. J. Edwards & G. D. Holt, Exposure to hand-arm vibration: implications of new statutory requirements. Building Research & Information, 33(3), pp. 257–266 (2005) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[4] R. Cederlund, S. Iwarsson & G. Lundborg, Quality of life in Swedish workers exposed to hand–arm vibration. Occupational Therapy International, 14(3), pp. 156-169 (2007) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[5] J. Friden, Vibration damage to the hand: Clinical presentation, prognosis and length and severity of vibration required. Journal of Hand Surgery, 26B(5), pp. 471–474 (2001) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[6] N. J. Mansfield, Human Response to Vibration. United Kingdom: CRC Press LLC (2005) [Google Scholar]

[7] K. F. Chan, C. W. C. Tan, D. S. C. Yeo, H. S. K. Tan, F. L. Tan, E. W. Tan, G. P. Y. Szeto & A. S. K. Cheng, Occupational Rehabilitation in Singapore and Malaysia. Journal Occupational Rehabilitation, 21, pp. 69-76 (2011) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[8] M. Widia & S. Z. M. Dawal, The effect of handheld vibrating tools on muscle activity and grip strength. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5(11), pp. 198–211 (2011) [Google Scholar]

[9] T. A. Su, V. C. W. Hoe, R. Masilamani, & A. B. Awang Mahmud, Hand-arm vibration syndrome among a group of construction workers in Malaysia. Occup. Environ. Med., 68(1), pp. 58–63 (2011) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[10] S. B. M. Tamrin, M. N. Jamalohdin, Y. G. Ng, S. Maeda & N. A. M. Ali, The characteristics of vibrotactile perception threshold among shipyard workers in a tropical environment. Industrial Health, 50, pp. 156–163 (2012) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[11] S. R. Kamat, H. Norhidayah, I. Halim & H. C. Hui, Effect of working posture and hand grip for carpal tunnel syndrome among aerospace workers. International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, 14(1), pp. 1–6 (2014) [Google Scholar]

[12] A. T. Su, S. Maeda, J. Fukumoto, N. Miyai, M. Isahak, A. Yoshioka, R. Nakajima, A. Bulgiba &K. Miyashita, A cross sectional study on hand-arm vibration syndrome among a group of tree fellers in a tropical environment. Industrial Health, 52, pp. 367-376 (2014) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[13] R. Sauni, R. Paakkonen, P. Virtema, V. Jantti, M. Kahonen, E. Toppila, I. Pyykko & J. Uitti,Vibration–induced white finger syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome among Finnish metal workers. Int Arch Occup Environ Health, 82, pp. 445–453 (2009) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[14] Y. H. Ko, L. E. Ooi, & Z. M. Ripin, The design and development of suspended handles for reducing hand–arm vibration in petrol driven grass trimmer. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 41, pp. 459–470 (2011) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[15] A. J. Brammer, W. Taylor & G. Lundborg, Sensorineural stages of the hand–arm vibration syndrome. Scand. J. Work Environ Health, pp. 279–283 (1987) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

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[17] R. Paakkonen, R. Sauni, J. Uitti & E. Toppila, Evaluation of hand-transmitted vibration exposure on basis of a questionnaire. Proc. of the Acoustics Conference. Paris. Euronoise. pp. 2235-2238 (2008) [Google Scholar]

[18] Y. Soo, M. Sugi, H. Yokoi, T. Arai, R. Kato & J. Ota, Quantitative estimation of muscle fatigue on cyclic handgrip tasks. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 42, pp. 103–112 (2012) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[19] J. Jang, S. Kim, S. K. Park, J. Roh, T. Lee & J. T. Youn, Quantitative Exposure Assessment for Shipyard Workers Exposed to Hand-Transmitted Vibration From a Variety of Vibration Tools. America Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Journal, 63, pp. 305–310 (2002) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[20] M. Dado, R. Hnilica, J. Kovac & M. Kucera, Assessment of Hand–transmitted Vibration During Work With Chain Saw. Proceeding of the 22nd International DAAAMSymposium, 22(1) (2011) [Google Scholar]

[21] M. J. Griffin, Foundations of hand–transmitted vibration standards. Nagoya Journal Medical Science, 57, pp. 147–164 (1994) [Google Scholar]

[22] M. J. Griffin, Negligent exposure to hand-transmitted vibration. Int. Arch. Occup. Environ. Health, 81(5), pp. 645–659 (2008) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[23] K. Poole &H. Mason, Relationship between self–reported upper limb disability and quantitative tests in hand–arm vibration syndrome. Disability and Rehabilitation, 29(5), pp. 359–366 (2007) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[24] F. M. Moy, E. W. H. Chang & K. W. Kee, Predictors of handgrip strength among the free living elderly in rural Pahang, Malaysia. Iranian J Publ Health, 40(4), pp. 44–53 (2011). [Google Scholar]

[25] T. Kamarul, T. S. Ahmad, & W. Y. C. Loh, Hand grip strength in the adult Malaysian population. Journal of Orthopedic Surgery, 12(2), pp. 172–177 (2006) [CrossRef] [Google Scholar]

[26] K. Seri Rahayu, A. Nurulhuda & A. Rohana, Vibration of power hand tool and discomfort experience among malaysian industrial workers. Proc. of 2th International Conference on Ergonomics, Universiti Malaya (2013) [Google Scholar]