RR576 - Correlation between vibration emission and vibration during real use:

Nibblers and shears

The aims of the work reported here were:

  • To assess the BS EN ISO 8662-10 (pneumatic tools) and the BS EN 60745-2-8 (electric tools) emission test for usability and repeatability.
  • To assess reproducibility by comparing our results with manufacturers' declared vibration emission values (and verifying in accordance with BS EN 12096).
  • To compare vibration emission values with vibration magnitudes measured under real operating conditions.
  • To assess vibration emission data as an indicator of vibration hazard.

This report and the work it describes were funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Its contents, including any opinions and/or conclusions expressed, are those of the author alone and do not necessarily reflect HSE policy.

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Updated 2021-04-21