Noise

Introduction

Noise is unwanted sound that can cause impairments or damage to health. This article describes the problem of noise exposure at workplaces and the risk to health and safety of the workers. Different noise effects as hearing loss, physiological effects, work-related stress and increased risk of accidents are explained. The main sectors having noise problems are identified, including the music and entertainment sector. The noise assessment in accordance with the European Directive 2003/10/EC and the relevant measurement standards are explained. Different strategies of noise control are presented: noise control by design, choosing quiet machines, measures on the…