The characteristics of vibrotactile perception threshold among shipyard workers in a tropical environment

• Main Authors: Mohd Tamrin, Shamsul Bahri, Jamalohdin, Mohd Nazri, Ng, Yee Guan, Maeda, Setsuo, Mohd Ali, Nurul Asyiqin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 2012
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/48664/1/The%20characteristics%20of%20vibrotactile%20perception%20threshold%20among%20shipyard%20workers%20in%20a%20tropical%20environment.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/48664/; https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/indhealth/50/2/50_MS1221/_article

The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and the characteristics of the vibrotactile perception threshold (VPT) among users of hand-held vibrating tools working in a tropical environment. A cross sectional study was done among 47 shipyard wor...