Whole-body vibration (WBV) is prevalent in labour-related activities and can have adverse effects on the health and performance of the individuals exposed. However, evidence regarding the extent to which human functionality is affected following occupational WBV exposure has not been collated. The current systematic review sought to synthesize existing literature and assess the strength and direction of evidence regarding the acute after-effects of occupational WBV exposure on cognition, visual function, postural stability, and motor control. We conducted a comprehensive search of AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMED, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection, SPORTDiscus, APA PsychInfo, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, HMIC, Global Health, ProQuest Central, Scopus, Web of Science, and the US National Technical Information Service on April 26, 2023. Studies that quantified vibration exposure and measured acute changes in cognition, visual function, postural stability, and motor control from baseline to post-vibration were considered without date restriction. Out of the 2663 studies identified, 32 were eligible for inclusion. Based on the Risk of Bias in Non-Randomized Studies of Exposure (ROBINS-E) tool, the studies demonstrated low (66%), moderate (25%) and high risk of bias (9%). The findings indicate that after exposure to WBV, postural stability either deteriorates or remains unchanged. Inconsistent effects of WBV on cognition were reported, while visual function and motor control showed no pronounced changes following WBV. This might be attributed to assessment limitations such as learning effects in neuropsychological and motor tasks, and non-functional measures of vision employed. There was a lack of consistency in the characterization of vibration exposure and the assessment of associated effects on functional performance. Current evidence is therefore insufficient to provide definitive guidance for updating occupational health and safety regulations regarding WBV. However, this review highlights the potential for WBV to jeopardize post-exposure human performance and, consequently, safety. The completion of the review was supported by a UKRI EPSRC training grant. The review has been registered on PROSPERO (ref CRD42023391075).

During cycling, riders are exposed to vibration, but literature lacks a synthesis of its effects. This work aims to systematically review existing research on the effects of exposure to vibration during cycling. PubMed and Scopus were consulted on 29 August 2025 using keywords related to vibration and cycling. Of the 4141 records identified, 32 met the inclusion criteria (bias risk: low in 25 studies, moderate in 6, high in 1). The results were categorized according to the investigated outcomes: transmissibility (6 studies), transmitted acceleration (12), metabolic performance (16), neuromuscular activity (8), biomechanics (1), comfort (3), and vibration perception (2). Rider position, cycling speed, and crank cycle phase influence the transmission of vibration. Exposure limits defined by European Directive 2002/44/EC were exceeded, even under non-demanding cycling conditions. Vibration increases muscle activation and may impair cycling performance. Overall, bicycle design should minimize vibration exposure to enhance comfort, performance, and safety.