This report presents the results of field tests conducted to ascertain the vibration characteristics of rock drills from the viewpoint of hand transmitted vibration. Measurements were conducted on a number of jack leg and stoper drills while the drills were being used in a production environment. R.M.S. acceleration spectra are presented and the effects of operating variables are considered.
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