The development of an intervention programme to reduce whole-body vibration exposure at work induced by a change in behaviour: a study protocol |
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Authors: | Ivo JH Tiemessen Carel TJ Hulshof Monique HW Frings-Dresen |
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Institution: | (1) Coronel Institute of Occupational Health, Academic Medical Centre (AMC), Meibergdreef 9, PO Box 22700, 1100, DE, Amsterdam |
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Abstract: | Background Whole body vibration (WBV) exposure at work is common and studies found evidence that this exposure might cause low back pain
(LBP). A recent review concluded there is a lack of evidence of effective strategies to reduce WBV exposure. Most research
in this field is focussed on the technical implications, although changing behaviour towards WBV exposure might be promising
as well. Therefore, we developed an intervention programme to reduce WBV exposure in a population of drivers with the emphasis
on a change in behaviour of driver and employer. The hypothesis is that an effective reduction in WBV exposure, in time, will
lead to a reduction in LBP as WBV exposure is a proxy for an increased risk of LBP. |
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