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Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2006) Hand-arm vibration controls: a perspective based on performance and cost dimensions. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 11(01), 21–32.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Hand-arm vibration; construction tools; performance measurement; labour costs
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1366-4387
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/13664380680001077
  • Abstract:
    The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (CVWR), quantify workplace vibration exposure using exposure action, and exposure limit values (EAV and ELV respectively). Hand-arm vibration (HAV) risk can be objectively assessed using hand-tool vibration magnitude data, for comparison to the EAV and ELV. When considering risk controls, one disadvantage of this ‘focus’ on vibration magnitude, is that it might deflect appreciation of the economic implications of such controls, resulting from for example: restrictions on tool usage time; the need for operator rotas where continuous tool use is required; and complications in estimating labour costs because of these types of condition. Based on a sample of hand-tools’ performance data, this research developed ‘hybrid’ (performance/ vibration) dimensions for quantifying tools’ efficacy; representing (inter-alia) units of work achievable to reach the EAV and ELV. These hybrid dimensions characterize an alternative performance-based (and therefore financially related) way of considering a tool’s ‘suitability’ within CVWR parameters; over and above the (selection) criterion of tool vibration magnitude. Analyses are then presented that investigate the time and cost ramifications of using multiple operators, to sustain continuous tool usage while keeping exposure levels within CVWR limits.

Júnior, J D R L and Alencar, C T D (2006) The office buildings market in São Paulo: time cycles to absorb vacant space and to recover investment attractiveness. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 11(01), 59–71.

Meeampol, S and Ogunlana, S O (2006) Factors affecting cost and time performance on highway construction projects: evidence from Thailand. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 11(01), 3–20.

Ngowi, A B, Pienaar, E, Akindele, D O and Iwisi, D S (2006) Globalization of the construction industry: a review of infrastructure financing. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 11(01), 45–58.

Ogunsemi, D R and Aje, I O (2006) A model for contractors’ selection in Nigeria. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 11(01), 33–44.