Evaluation and Damping of High-Frequency Vibrations on a Percussive Tool

Abstract

Percussive tools can generate high-frequency vibrations that are not taken into account in currently applicable standards. In various publications, it has been suggested that those high-frequency vibrations may cause health issues. In the present study, high-frequency vibrations produced by a chipping hammer are evaluated and used to assess the potential damping effect provided by a thin layer of soft rubber.

Keywords

• hand-arm vibrations
• high frequency
• damping material and percussive tools