This article summarises recent work on whole body vibrations arising from driving trucks, tractors and other vehicles. A number of adverse effects have been identified and it is likely that the limits in the new EU directive on vibration will be exceeded, unless exposure levels or working times are reduced. The original publications should be consulted for full information.
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