Chapter I: General provisions

For the purposes of this Title, the following definitions shall apply 1° Vibration transmitted to the hands and arms: mechanical vibration which, when transmitted to the hands and arms of humans, causes risks to the health and safety of workers, in particular vascular disorders, osteoarticular lesions or neurological or muscular disorders; 2° Whole-body vibration means mechanical vibration which, when transmitted to the whole body, causes health and safety risks for…

The physical parameters characterising exposure to mechanical vibrations are defined as the daily vibration exposure value related to an eight-hour reference period. A joint order by the ministers for labour and agriculture specifies the method for determining these physical parameters.