Standardization in the field of mechanical vibration and shock, including: - methods for measuring and evaluating mechanical vibration and shock; - methods for assessing human exposure to mechanical vibration and shock in any kind of environment; - description of the effects caused by human exposure to mechanical vibration and shock and guidelines for the reduction of these effects; - methods for evaluating the effects of mechanical vibration and shock on structures; - methods for reducing by machine design, risks resulting from exposure to mechanical vibration and shock; - methods for measuring and assessing the vibration and shock reduction characteristics of personal protective equipment (e.g. antivibration gloves), vibration isolators (e.g. resilient materials) and suspension systems (e.g. seats).