The international community has recently drawn considerable attention to occupational vibration and it's detrimental effects on the human body. In response to these new developments, Quest has released the HAVPro personal human vibration monitor and the "New" VI-400Pro real time vibration analyzer.

Link to HAVPRO Home Page
Link to VI-400Pro Home Page
Link to Vibration Monitor Comparison Guide

What is occupational vibration?
Occupational vibration is divided into (2) areas, HAV, Hand Arm Vibration, and WBV, Whole Body Vibration. HAV is associated with hand held power tools where the vibration is transmitted from the work process into the workers hands and arms. WBV is a form of mechanical vibration transmitted through a supporting surface to the operators body, such as through the seat of a vehicle or a vibrating floor surface.

Why measure occupational vibration?
Recent comprehensive studies have demonstrated that vibration is a physical hazard in the workplace and that exposure to hand-arm or whole-body vibration has the potential to inflict both short and long term physical damage. In addition, compensation for vibration related injuries continue to escalate making it fiscally responsible for employers to take a proactive approach to monitoring and eliminating vibration hazards in the workplace.

If you have questions about occupational vibration or are unsure of which Quest vibration monitor is right for your application, please email technical support.