12.2.2.6-1 Building Vibration

Building-induced whole-body vibration should not produce discomfort or annoyance in building users.

Additional Information: Vibration levels that can produce discomfort or annoyance may interfere with task performance. When humans are exposed to whole-body vibration from buildings, the Wm frequency weighting should be used over the frequency range 1 Hz to 80 Hz, as specified in ISO 2631-2 (2003).

Whole-body vibrations should not cause adverse health effects to users, especially low-back pain, digestive disorders, fatigue, or general discomfort. The following applies to whole-body vibration:

 

 

Hand-arm vibrations should not cause adverse health effects to users, especially symptoms of the Hand- Arm Vibration Syndrome. NIOSH 83-110 (1983) has more information concerning this syndrome. Note the following for hand-arm vibration: