Directive 2002/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the… Article 2
Article 2
Definitions
For the purposes of this Directive, the following terms shall mean:
(a) "hand-arm vibration": the mechanical vibration that, when transmitted to the human hand-arm system, entails risks to the health and safety of workers, in particular vascular, bone or joint, neurological or muscular disorders;
(b) "whole-body vibration": the mechanical vibration that, when transmitted to the whole body, entails risks to the health and safety of workers, in particular lower-back morbidity and trauma of the spine.
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CitationArticle 2 of Directive 2002/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the… (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)
