Saving the boys' backs.New European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community legislation that became law on 6 July 2005 requires vehicle manufacturers to minimise the occurrence of driver and passenger back injury, the rule will have a pronounced impact on military off-road vehicles, although it will apply to some air and sea transport as well. Qinetiq has been working for over thirty years in testing noise and whole body vibration Whole Body Vibration: function and effects Whole Body Vibration (WBV), also known as vibration training, is becoming increasingly popular. Initially, it was mainly used in the fitness industry, but the use of vibration equipment is expanding quickly. (WBV WBV Whole Body Vibration WBV Write Back Volatile ) levels and their effects, utilizing its own laboratory facilities and mathematical models for spinal injury to assess high-shock seating systems on behalf of industry. WBV test platforms have included the Viking Armoured Fighting Vehicle An armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) is a military vehicle, protected by armour and armed with weapons. Most AFVs are equipped for driving in rugged terrain. Armored fighting vehicles are classified according to their intended role on the battlefield and characteristics. for the Ministry's Support Utility Vehicles Integrated Project Team. Vehicles already in service will be allowed a transition period--until 2010 or 2014--but vehicles coming into service after July 2007 will have to be readily compliant with the new regulations, which also set limits on certain hand-held power tools. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion