ISO 2631-1-1997 amd1-2010 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 2631-1:1997/Amd 1:2010 — Mechanical vibration and shock — Evaluation of human exposure to whole‑body vibration — Part 1: General requirements — Amendment 1. This is a published amendment (2010) that applies to ISO 2631‑1:1997, providing corrections, clarifications and limited technical updates to the general requirements, measurement conventions and evaluation guidance for whole‑body vibration.

Abstract

This amendment to ISO 2631‑1:1997 issues a short set of changes intended to clarify and correct elements of the Part 1 general requirements for evaluating whole‑body vibration. The document refines normative references, definitions and measurement/evaluation conventions used when applying the main standard (for example frequency weighting, axes and measurement points, and commonly used evaluation metrics), without replacing the full Part 1 text. The amendment is concise (6 pages) and intended to be used together with the parent standard.

General information

• Status: Published
• Publication date: 1 July 2010
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• ICS / categories: 13.160 (Vibration and shock with respect to human beings)
• Edition / version: Edition 2 of ISO 2631‑1:1997 with Amendment 1 (2010)
• Number of pages: 6

Scope

ISO 2631‑1:1997/Amd 1:2010 applies only to ISO 2631‑1:1997 (Part 1: General requirements). The amendment provides limited technical and editorial changes intended to clarify how whole‑body vibration measurements are taken and evaluated. It does not create a standalone replacement for Part 1; rather, it must be read and used together with ISO 2631‑1:1997.

Key topics and requirements

• Corrections and clarifications to definitions and terms used in ISO 2631‑1:1997.
• Refinements to measurement conventions (sensor orientation, reference points at seat/foot‑interface and platform interfaces).
• Clarification of frequency‑weighting usage and notation for whole‑body vibration assessments.
• Guidance on evaluation metrics commonly referenced in Part 1 (for example RMS evaluation, vibration dose value (VDV) and crest factor usage) and how they are to be applied or interpreted in specific measurement contexts.
• Editorial updates to normative references and to procedural text to reduce ambiguity in application.

Typical use and users

Used by vibration and human‑factors engineers, occupational health and safety professionals, ergonomists, vehicle and machinery designers, test laboratories and national standards bodies. The amendment is applied when performing, reporting or reviewing whole‑body vibration measurements and assessments alongside ISO 2631‑1:1997 to ensure consistent interpretation of the general requirements.

Related standards

ISO 2631 is a multi‑part series. Key related parts include ISO 2631‑2 (vibration in buildings), ISO 2631‑4 (guidelines for passenger and crew comfort in transport systems) and ISO 2631‑5 (evaluation of vibration containing multiple shocks). Earlier or withdrawn parts (for example ISO 2631‑3) and later revisions or replacement drafts should be checked with your national standards body for the most current cross‑references.

Keywords

whole‑body vibration, mechanical vibration, amendment, ISO 2631, measurement conventions, frequency weighting, VDV, RMS, occupational exposure, ergonomics

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 2631‑1:1997/Amd 1:2010 is Amendment 1 (published 1 July 2010) to ISO 2631‑1:1997 — the Part 1 general requirements for evaluating human exposure to whole‑body vibration.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The amendment covers limited corrections and clarifications to the general requirements in ISO 2631‑1:1997, including definitions, measurement and evaluation conventions (such as frequency weighting and common evaluation metrics). It is intended to be used in conjunction with the parent Part 1 document.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Professionals who measure or assess whole‑body vibration — vibration engineers, test laboratories, ergonomists, occupational health and safety specialists, vehicle and machinery designers, and standards committees.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is an official published amendment to ISO 2631‑1:1997 (published 1 July 2010). To determine whether ISO 2631‑1 or any of its parts have been superseded or revised after 2010, consult the current catalog of ISO publications or your national standards body, since later revisions or new editions of the series may exist.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. ISO 2631 is a multipart series on evaluation of human exposure to whole‑body vibration; Part 1 is the general requirements and this amendment modifies that part. Other parts (e.g., ISO 2631‑2, ‑4, ‑5) address building vibration, transport comfort and impulsive/multiple‑shock vibration respectively.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: whole‑body vibration, ISO 2631, amendment, frequency weighting, vibration dose value (VDV), RMS, measurement conventions, occupational exposure.