SOME CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT NOISE POLLUTION AND THE WORK-RELATED HEALTH DISEASES

Exposure to noise at work can harm workers' health. The most well-known effect of noise at work is loss of hearing, a problem observed among coppersmiths since XVIII-th century. However, it can also exacerbate stress and increase the risk of accidents. Eliminating or reducing excessive noise at...

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Published inUniversitatii Maritime Constanta. Analele Vol. 9; no. 11; p. 403
Main Author Dragan, Nicusor
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Constanta Constanta Maritime University 01.01.2008
Subjects
Hearing loss
Noise control
Noise pollution
Occupational health
Work environment
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Summary:Exposure to noise at work can harm workers' health. The most well-known effect of noise at work is loss of hearing, a problem observed among coppersmiths since XVIII-th century. However, it can also exacerbate stress and increase the risk of accidents. Eliminating or reducing excessive noise at work is not simply a legal responsibility for employers; it is also in an organization's commercial interests. The safer and healthier the working environment, the lower the probability of costly absenteeism, accidents and under-performance. This article describes the effects of workplace noise and outlines the main steps that should be taken to reduce and control noise at work. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1582-3601