The operators of excavators often suffer from dreadful Whole-Body Vibration. Besides, the operators are subject to postural instability which is considered to be a serious occupational health hazard. The main objective of this study is to investigate the role of Lumbar Support Cushion in mitigation of Whole-Body Vibration and postural instability under three different operating conditions such as Front-Manipulator Motion, Swing Motion and Propel-Drive Motion. The obtained Vibration Dose Value reveals a significant difference between the operation cycle (p < 0.001). Moreover, across the operation cycle with Lumbar Support Cushion a significant decrease in Vibration Dose Value (8) is observed on the operator seat-pan and backrest (p < 0.05). Further, the effect of Whole-Body Vibration on physiological stress factors, a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure by 1.26%, pulse rate by 2.75% and Rate Pressure Product by 4%, is observed with the use of Lumbar Support Cushion (p < 0.05) during the operation. The Lumbar Support Cushion helps in promoting a symmetric seating posture, and using Lumbar Support Cushion could help the excavator operator to increase in productivity during shift hour.
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