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Antwi-Afari, M F, Li, H, Edwards, D J, Pärn, E A, Seo, J and Wong, A (2017) Effects of different weights and lifting postures on balance control following repetitive lifting tasks in construction workers. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 247–63.
Ballesteros-Pérez, P and Skitmore, M (2017) On the distribution of bids for construction contract auctions. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 106-21.
Barrett, P (2007) Revaluing Construction: a holistic model. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 268–86.
Clarke, L, Gleeson, C and Winch, C (2017) What kind of expertise is needed for low energy construction?. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 78-89.
Cummings, S, Mcdougall, J A and Swaffield, J A (2007) Hydraulic assessment of non-circular-section building drainage. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 316–28.
Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2007) Construction hand tools: vibration emissions from alternative inserts. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 329–42.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction hand tools; hand-arm vibration; health and safety; risk management
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&title=Building%20Research%20%26amp%3b%20Information&issn=0961%2d3218&volume=35&issue=3&spage=329&epage=342&doi=10%2e1080%2f09613210601002772&date=2007%2d5&atitle=Construction%20hand%20tools%253a%20vibratio
- Abstract:
Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is a workplace health hazard, emanating mostly from hand-held mechanical tools, and from which prolonged exposure can cause severe medical conditions. HAV represents a particular risk within construction that relies extensively on these types of tool. Since becoming a legal requirement throughout the European Union for employers to manage vibration risks, construction managers must (inter alia) assess workers' vibration exposure. Here two specific problems confront them: a dearth of vibration emission data relating to construction tools; and the 'irrelevance' of much data currently available (due to their not being measured under real work conditions). To help address these shortcomings, emission data were measured according to ISO 5349 and analysed in respect of several hammer-action and percussive tools of varying types and weights, while using different sizes of tool inserts. Some additional measurements were also carried out on materials of different hardness. Results show that HAV emissions vary among differing tool insert sizes, albeit 'regular' patterns of variance were not found. Larger insert sizes did tend to emit larger vibration emissions; and this coupled with increased operator time exposure (per unit of work done) with such inserts represented a greater HAV risk. These characteristics, combined with observed emission variance among similar tools of different weights and working upon different materials, help provide construction managers with a broader pool of data with which quantitative HAV exposure assessments may be carried out.
Forsythe, P (2017) Quantifying the recurring nature of fitout to assist LCA studies in office buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 233–46.
Itard, L and Klunder, G (2007) Comparing environmental impacts of renovated housing stock with new construction. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 252–67.
Jones, W, Gibb, A, Goodier, C and Bust, P (2017) Managing the unknown: Addressing the potential health risks of nanomaterials in the built environment. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 122-36.
Liu, J, Gao, R, Cheah, C Y J and Luo, J (2017) Evolutionary game of investors' opportunistic behaviour during the operational period in PPP projects. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 137-53.
Loosemore, M and Lim, B T H (2017) Linking corporate social responsibility and organizational performance in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 90-105.
Milion, R N, Alves, T d C and Paliari, J C (2017) Impacts of residential construction defects on customer satisfaction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 218–32.
Mohamed, M, Pärn, E A and Edwards, D J (2017) Brexit: measuring the impact upon skilled labour in the UK construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 264–79.
Nelms, C E, Russell, A D and Lence, B J (2007) Assessing the performance of sustainable technologies: a framework and its application. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 237–51.
Nielsen, K J (2017) A comparison of inspection practices within the construction industry between the Danish and Swedish work environment authorities. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 154-69.
Ofori-Boadu, A N, Shofoluwe, M A and Pyle, R (2017) Development of a Housing Eligibility Assessment Scoring Method for low-income urgent repair programs. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 194–217.
Short, C A, Barrett, P, Dye, A and Sutrisna, M (2007) Impacts of value engineering on five Capital Arts projects. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 287–315.