Factsheet 57 - The impact of noise at work
12/04/2005
Type:
Factsheets
2 pages
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 in 1731. However, it can also exacerbate stress and increase the risk of accidents. This factsheet describes the effects of workplace noise.