Plenary Lecture

Upon modeling and testing of hand-arm system vibrations in the view of professional diseases prevention
A systematic approach

Prof. Simona Lache
University Transilvania of Brasov
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Dept. of Precision Mechanics and Mechatronics
29 B-dul Eroilor, 500036 Brasov, Romania
E-mail: slache@unitbv.ro

Abstract: The paper presents the systematic approach regarding the modeling and testing methods used for hand-arm system vibrations in the view of professional diseases prevention. It aims to evaluating preventive strategies to reduce worker exposures to hand-arm transmitted vibration and to decrease the occurrence of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) in workers.
Special emphasis is given to preventive measures and to the transfer of knowledge from the research results to tool manufacturers, and occupational health physicians in fields related to medical, ergonomic, testing, engineering and legal aspects of HAVS. Due to the importance of the subject, the European Directive 2002/44/EC has been implemented into the national legislation of Member States.

Brief Biography of the Speaker:
Born at Targu Mures, Romania, in February 9, 1968. Gratuate of Transilvania University of Brasov, Faculty of Mechanics, Precision Mechanics specialization, in 1991. Master in Energy Management and Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, in 1994-1995. Specialization stage in structural dynamics at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, in 1995. PhD in Engineering Sciences – Mechanical Engineering, since 2001.
Presently, professor at Transilvania University of Brasov, Department of Precision Mechanics and Mechatronics (B-dul Eroilor No. 29, 500036, Brasov, Romania, tel./fax: +40 268 413921, e-mail: slache@unitbv.ro).
Research fields of interest: Structural Dynamics, Modeling and Analysis of Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems, Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
Author/ co-author of 96 scientific papers, published in scientific journals and/or presented at international/ national conferences. Coordinator/ member of the executive team of over 20 research and education grants, at European/ national level. Author/ co-author of 4 books published in Romania. Expert Evaluator of research grants and study programs, at national level.