Effects of Low-Frequency Noise and Vibration on People

Physiological effects of low-frequency noise and vibration

The physiological effect of low-frequency noise and vibration peak amplitudes on a body are indicated in the diagram below:

Effects of Low-Frequency Noise and Vibration on People

Comfort Assessments of Vibration Environments

Vibration Level - Acceleration
(m/s2)
Human Perception
< 0.315 Not uncomfortable
0.315 - 0.63 A little uncomfortable
0.5 - 1 Fairly uncomfortable
0.8 - 1.6 Uncomfortable
1.25 - 2.5 Very uncomfortable
> 2 Extremely uncomfortable

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