How Many Indicators for Vibration Exposure are Needed?
Invited paper
Chiaramonte Noise and Transport Consult
Monday 1 june, 2015, 16:20 - 16:40
0.4 Brussels (189)
Abstract:
From the overviews of studies on the effects on vibration it seems that almost
every researcher uses its own method to assess the vibration exposure. This
makes it very difficult to compare results or use the outcomes in different
settings. As it does not seem that one indicator is clearly to be preferred
over any other, some way to select a harmonised indicator is needed.
When discussing the harmonisation of vibration indicators, a set of criteria
is required to able to select from the likely candidates. The criteria for
indicators depend not only on scientific validity, but also on how that
indicator will be used in practice and applied in the legislation. In the
paper the criteria will be discussed as well as how well present indicators
meet the criteria. And is there a chance that one best indicator can be
found?