Temporary threshold shifts as indicators of hand-arm vibration exposure

Date:: Monday, November 13, 2006 – 11:40 am

Vibration and thermal perception thresholds are commonly used as indicators of damage to the peripheral neurosensory systems and are used to aid diagnosis of HAVS. Temporary changes in perception of vibrotactile and thermal sensitivity occur following vibration exposure. Research report number RR 479

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