Vestibular Sense and
Vibration: Impacts on
Health and Performance
A Presentation on Vibration Measurements, Health
Effects, and Performance Outcomes
What is Vestibular
Sense?
The system responsible for
detecting head position, balance,
and spatial orientation. It helps
regulate movement and
coordination.
- Located in the inner ear and
includes the semicircular canals
and otolith organs.
What is Vestibular
Sense?
Understanding
Vibration
Vibration - The oscillation or repetitive motion of
an object. It can be caused by mechanical,
acoustic, or electronic processes.
- Vibrations can be detected by
mechanoreceptors in the skin and bones, but
intense vibrations can also affect the vestibular
system.
Vibration
Measurements
Units of Measurement - Vibration is typically
measured in meters per second squared (m/s²) for
acceleration or in hertz (Hz) for frequency.
Accelerometer
s
Detect the
acceleration caused
Vibrometers
Measure the
velocity of
vibration.
Seismographs
Record vibration in
larger structures like
buildings or the
earth’s crust.
Health Effects of Vibration
Whole-Body Vibration
(WBV)
- Prolonged exposure can
lead to lower back pain,
spinal damage, and
cardiovascular issues.
Health Effects of Vibration
Hand-Arm Vibration
(HAV)
- Causes Hand-Arm
Vibration Syndrome
(HAVS), which includes
symptoms like tingling,
numbness, and loss of
grip strength.
Physical
Performanc
Performance
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x po s u r e t o
vibration can
re duc e
physical dext
Effects of
erity and
cause fatigue
. - Workers
exposed to vib
ration can
experience im
Vibration
paired
muscle coord
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slower reactio
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Vibration and Measurements
• Amplitude - The magnitude of vibration
(how much the object moves from its rest
position).
• Frequency - The number of oscillations per
second (Hz). Lower frequencies affect the
body differently than higher frequencies.
• Duration - How long the vibration lasts.
Longer exposure generally leads to greater
health risks.
Health Effects of
Vibration
Musculoskelet
al Disorders
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exp u e s l i ke
r o n i c iss ed
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Effects
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Performance Effects of
Vibration
• Decreased Accuracy and Precision –
Repeated vibrations cause errors and tasks
requiring steady hands or fine motor skills.
• Impaired Reflexes – Vibration can delay
responses times, critical in high-stakes
environments like machinery operation.
• Fatigue Distraction – Constant exposure to
vibration is tiring, reducing both mental
focus and physical endurance.
Conclusion
Vibration affects both health and performance, with
consequences varying by exposure levels.
Measuring vibration accurately is essential for
mitigating its negative effects, especially in industrial
settings.
Closing Thought
Proper regulation and
preventive measures can
help protect workers from
the adverse effects of
vibration.
GROUP 3 REPORTERS
CAUBA, SHERWIN
DEJITO, GIIN CARLO
ENSENALES, JOSEPH
LENDIO, DIANA MARIE
LLEGO, BRETCHEL
