Abstract Background Agricultural pilots fly inside rural areas, usually, in runways without proper maintenance. Neglected runway maintenance contributes to increased exposure to shocks and vibrations. On the other hand, during cruise and spraying, the pilot is not exposed to the effect of the runway surface, and thus the exposure may be different. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the factors that may increase occupational exposure to WBV in agricultural pilots. Method The methodology used in this study consisted of evaluating the exposure of WBV according to the runway surface quality and the stages of flight for a sample of four different agricultural aircraft models. Results The results confirmed that the magnitude of the vibration is significantly influenced by the runways surface quality and the stages of flight. This suggests the possibility to decrease the exposure to WBV improving runway maintenance and managing flight time. Relevance for the industry Based on the results of the present study, it was possible to define strategies to reduce whole-body vibration exposure and thus improve the working conditions of agricultural pilots.

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农业飞行员职业性全身振动的暴露：跑道维护和飞行阶段的影响

摘要背景农业飞行员在农村地区飞行，通常在没有适当维护的跑道上飞行。忽视跑道维护会增加受到冲击和振动的影响。另一方面，在巡航和喷洒过程中，飞行员不会受到跑道表面的影响，因此暴露程度可能会有所不同。目的 本研究的目的是调查可能增加农业飞行员职业暴露于 WBV 的因素。方法 本研究中使用的方法包括根据跑道表面质量和四种不同农用飞机模型样本的飞行阶段评估 WBV 的暴露情况。结果 结果证实，振动的大小受跑道表面质量和飞行阶段的显着影响。这表明有可能减少 WBV 的暴露，从而改善跑道维护和管理飞行时间。行业相关性 根据本研究的结果，可以确定减少全身振动暴露的策略，从而改善农业飞行员的工作条件。