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Tytuł:
Everyday Exposure to Occupational/Non-Occupational Infrasound Noise in Our Life
Autorzy:
Zagubień, A.
Wolniewicz, K.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/177101.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016
Wydawca:
Polska Akademia Nauk. Czytelnia Czasopism PAN
Tematy:
infrasound
non-occupational noise exposure
noise levels
Opis:
Infrasounds are very common in the natural environment. There are various opinions about their harmfulness or lack of harmfulness. One of the reasons of increasing interest in this issue is that there are more and more wind farms appearing close to building estates which are undoubtedly a source of infrasound. It is reasonable to present the results of research of infrasound noise connected not only with wind farms. In this study own results of research of infrasound noise related to daily human activity are presented. The measurements were carried out during housework, travel to the office or shop, and during shopping. The results are shown in the form of values of equivalent levels and 1/3-octave analyses. Taking into consideration the natural sources of infrasound in the environment, the measurements were conducted during both windy and windless weather. On the basis of the results of the measurements it was possible to define the daily exposure to infrasound noise. Those results were also compared with the available in the literature threshold values sensed by people. Estimated level of exposure to noise beyond workplace together with the level of exposure to noise at work enables to define daily exposure level, which means a better assessment of risk of health loss. Increasing social awareness of acoustic threat in everyday life allows us to identify the problem and at the same time improve the quality of rest and efficiency at work.
Źródło:
Archives of Acoustics; 2016, 41, 4; 659-668
0137-5075
Pojawia się w:
Archives of Acoustics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Hearing Protectors: Topicality and Research Needs
Autorzy:
Canetto, P.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/89860.pdf
Data publikacji:
2009
Wydawca:
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
Tematy:
occupational noise
hearing protectors
human behaviour
attenuation
real world
derating
subject-fit
comfort
research
Opis:
Occupational noise specialists do not generally recommend hearing protection devices (HPDs) as a preferred solution to noise risk prevention. Nevertheless, these devices are widely used and are in fact often necessary. Selection of an HPD should take into account comfort and the capacity for perceiving external signals, when they are worn. Current European regulations require that HPD attenuation be considered, when comparing noise exposure to limit values. However, HPD attenuation is effectively unknown under real-world conditions. Some methods are designed to give approximate attenuation values and these provide results within a wide statistical range. Field measurement methods and current standards have been developed to deal with this situation. The specific characteristic of impulse noise requires establishment of dedicated criteria and tools for HPD selection and testing. This paper introduces a number of avenues for research, which could be of assistance in improving HPD selection, qualification and design.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 2009, 15, 2; 141-153
1080-3548
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Pozazawodowe narażenie na hałas niskoczęstotliwościowy – analiza na podstawie wybranego środka transportu
Non-occupational Exposure to Low Frequency Noise – the Analysis on the Basis of Chosen Mean of Transport
Autorzy:
Zagubień, A.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1813929.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016
Wydawca:
Politechnika Koszalińska. Wydawnictwo Uczelniane
Tematy:
poziom ekspozycji na hałas pozazawodowy
poziom hałasu
pomiary hałasu
infradźwięki
hałas niskoczęstotliwościowy
non-occupational noise exposure level
noise levels
noise measurements
infrasound
low frequency noise
Opis:
Poprawne stosowanie metod pomiarów i dokonywanie ocen odziaływania hałasu na organizm ludzki zarówno w środowisku pracy jak i w środowisku naturalnym wymaga korelacji z rzeczywistym sposobem odbioru hałasu przez ludzi, a co za tym idzie z bezpiecznymi dla zdrowia ludzi poziomami dopuszczalnymi hałasu. Zwrócono uwagę na ekspozycję na hałas niskoczęstotliwościowy odbywającą się poza miejscem pracy i poza miejscami zdefiniowanymi jako potencjalne zagrożenie takim hałasem. W artykule przedstawiono własne wyniki pomiarów które wskazują, że są możliwości i potrzeby prowadzenia analiz hałasu w szerokim zakresie częstotliwości oraz zasugerowano kierunek prowadzenia dalszych prac. Zauważono, że oceny wpływu narażenia oraz poziomy dopuszczalne na hałas infradźwiękowy i niskoczęstotliwościowy powinny dotyczyć nie tylko miejsc pracy ale również miejsc odpoczynku, rozrywki oraz w środkach transportu. Wskazano na konieczność podjęcia dyskusji, mającej doprowadzić do międzynarodowej harmonizacji metod analiz i oceny hałasu w szerokim zakresie częstotliwości, tj. od 1 do 20 000 Hz, uwzględniających zawodową i pozazawodową ekspozycję na hałas. Ze względu na obowiązujące w różnych krajach na świecie odmienne metody wykonywania pomiarów i ocen oddziaływania hałasu w zakresie niskich częstotliwości, powstają trudności w porównywaniu wyników oraz ustaleniu wspólnej polityki w tym zakresie. Zauważono, że ze względu na nadal fragmentaryczne badania wpływu infradźwięków i hałasu niskoczęstotliwościowego na zdrowie człowieka, szczególnie podczas długotrwałej ekspozycji, trudno jest określić rozsądne poziomy dopuszczalne. Przyjmowanie poziomów dopuszczalnych infradźwięków i hałasu niskoczęstotliwościowego na granicy progów słyszenia i odczuwania, a często poniżej tej granicy, potwierdza małą ilość dostępnych badań, prowadzącą do zachowawczego podejścia przy określaniu ujednoliconych regulacji prawnych. Z drugiej strony to zachowawcze podejście uzasadnione jest faktem, iż pomiary oraz ocena zagrożenia hałasem infradźwiękowym i niskoczęstotliwościowym prowadzona jest głównie w miejscach pracy. Zaproponowano, aby prace mające doprowadzić do ustalenia regulacji prawnych i standardów międzynarodowych dotyczących ochrony środowiska naturalnego oraz środowiska pracy przed hałasem w niskim zakresie częstotliwości prowadzić dwutorowo. Po pierwsze, kontynuować badania prowadzące do zdefiniowania równoważnych poziomów dopuszczalnych w dB(C) oraz standardu określającego zakres hałasu niskoczęstotliwościowego. Po drugie, jak dotychczas, hałas w zakresie częstości słyszalnych mierzyć, analizować i oceniać za pomocą ważenia krzywą A oraz stosować łącznie metody analiz i oceny wraz z poziomami dopuszczalnymi hałasu infradźwiękowego ważonego krzywą. Prowadzenie łącznie ocen przy zastosowaniu korekcji A i G pozwala pełniej uwzględnić odziaływanie na organizm człowieka dźwięków w szerszym zakresie częstotliwości niż dotychczas.
This article is the next voice in the discussion leading to international harmonization of methods of analyses and noise assessment in the wide range of frequencies, from 1 to 20 000 Hz. Introducing different methods and assessments of influence of low frequency noise on environment in many countries all over the world has caused difficulties in comparing the results and also made it impossible to establish common policy on this field. Because of fragmentary research in influence of infrasounds and low frequency noise on human, especially during long exposure, it is difficult to determine permissible levels. Determining those levels on the borders of hearing or perception threshold or often below them shows how little research is available, which consequently leads to cautious approach when it comes to establishing uniform legal regulations. Proper applying methods of measurements and the right assessment of noise influence on human body both in working and natural environment requires the correlation to the real way of noise acceptance by people, which means permissible noise levels safe for people's health. Exposure to low frequency noise was highlighted with the exclusion of workplace beyond the places defined as potential noise threat. This article presents own results of measurements which show that there are opportunities and needs for conducting noise analyses in the wide range of frequencies. It was suggested the direction of future work. It was pointed out that the assessment of infrasound and low sound noise influence and permissible levels should concern not only workplace but also relax and entertainment places, or means of transport. That is why a drive by a simple car was used here, to make own noise measurements and to present the analysis of results. Creating generally accessible database of results of noise measurements connected with non-occupational man activity was suggested. It seems reasonable that work on establishing legal regulations and international standards regarding the protection of natural and working environment against low frequency noise should be double-track. Firstly, the research to define the permissible levels and standards for the range of low frequency noise should be continued. Secondly, the so called audible noise - should be measured, analyzed and assessed using the A-weighting and also there should be gradually introduced methods, analyses, assessments and permissible levels of infrasound when G-weighting is applied.
Źródło:
Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska; 2016, Tom 18, cz. 1; 626-641
1506-218X
Pojawia się w:
Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Domowe źródła hałasu niskoczęstotliwościowego
Home Sources of Low Frequency Noise
Autorzy:
Zagubień, A.
Wolniewicz, K.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1813923.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017
Wydawca:
Politechnika Koszalińska. Wydawnictwo Uczelniane
Tematy:
poziom ekspozycji na hałas pozazawodowy
poziomy hałasu
pomiary hałasu
infradźwięki
hałas niskoczęstotliwościowy
non-occupational noise exposure level
noise levels
noise measurements
infrasound
low frequency noise
Opis:
W artykule autorzy podjęli próbę oceny oddziaływania hałasu niskoczęstotliwościowego w typowym domu jednorodzinnym. Zwrócono uwagę na ekspozycję na hałas niskoczęstotliwościowy odbywającą się poza miejscami zdefiniowanymi jako potencjalne zagrożenie takim hałasem. Przedstawiono własne wyniki pomiarów które wskazują, że są możliwości i potrzeby prowadzenia analiz hałasu w szerokim zakresie częstotliwości. Zauważono, że oceny wpływu narażenia oraz poziomy dopuszczalne na hałas niskoczęstotliwościowy powinny dotyczyć nie tylko miejsc pracy ale również miejsc zamieszkania. Ze względu na obowiązujące w różnych krajach na świecie odmienne metody wykonywania pomiarów i ocen oddziaływania hałasu w zakresie niskich częstotliwości, powstają trudności w porównywaniu wyników oraz ustaleniu wspólnej polityki w tym zakresie. Przeprowadzona w pracy ocena wykonana została według kryterium uciążliwości zaproponowanego przez M. Mirowską. Źródłem dźwięku będącym podstawą analiz w niniejszym artykule były codzienne dźwięki związane z domową aktywnością człowieka. Pomiary wykonano cyfrowym analizatorem i miernikiem poziomu dźwięku oraz drgań SVAN 912AE klasy 1. Zestaw wyposażony był w analizator i rejestrator dźwięku, przedwzmacniacz mikrofonowy SV 01A, mikrofon SV 02/C4L, osłonę przeciwwietrzną oraz kalibrator akustyczny. Pomiary wewnątrz pomieszczeń wykonano w domu jednorodzinnym, parterowym z poddaszem użytkowym. Centralną część domu stanowi otwarty pokój dzienny, a wokół niego zlokalizowane są pozostałe pomieszczenia. Przeprowadzone analizy hałasu niskoczęstotliwościowego według wybranego kryterium wskazują przekroczenia progu uciążliwości w częstościach środkowych analiz tercjowych powyżej 100 Hz. Ze względu na powszechne występowanie podobnych poziomów hałasu niskoczęstotliwościowego w większości mieszkań wyposażonych w lodówkę, pralkę, zmywarkę, telewizor czy odkurzacz, zaproponowane kryterium może mieć zastosowanie w porze nocnej w celu zachowania komfortu snu. Przeniesienie tego kryterium wprost do analiz hałasu niskoczęstotliwościowego dla pory dziennej skutkowałoby wykluczeniem z użytkowania wielu niezbędnych przedmiotów AGD. Jednocześnie wykazano, że osoby zatrudnione jako pomoc domowa oraz gospodynie domowe mogą być narażone na hałas niskoczęstotliwościowy podczas wielogodzinnej ekspozycji. Zwiększanie świadomości społecznej na temat zagrożeń akustycznych w codziennym życiu człowieka pozwala na świadomą identyfikację problemu przez zainteresowanych oraz poprawę jakości wypoczynku i wydajności w pracy. Prowadzenie łącznie ocen przy zastosowaniu korekcji A i G pozwala pełniej uwzględnić oddziaływanie na organizm człowieka dźwięków w szerszym zakresie częstotliwości.
The authors of the article made an attempt to assess the impact of low frequency noise in a typical detached house. Much attention was paid to low frequency noise exposure in places other than the ones defined as potentially of great risk. There were presented own results of measurements which have proved that it is possible and necessary to carry out analysis of noise in a wide range of frequency. It has been noticed that assessments of impact and permissible levels of low frequency noise should concern not only workplace but also dwellings. Minding the fact that all over the world there are different methods of conducing measurements ad assessments of low frequency noise impact, there are problems in comparing the results and setting up a mutual policy in this topic. The assessment presented in this research was conducted according to arduousness criteria by M. Mirowska. The sources of sound which was the base of the analyses were the sounds connected with daily human activity. The measurement were made by digital analyser and by the meter of sound and vibration level SVAN 912AE class 1.The set was equipped with the analyser and sound register device and microphonic pre-amplifier SVA, microphone SV02/C4L and a windscreen and acoustic calibrator. The measurements inside the building where made in a detached house with a usable attic. The central part of a house was an open living room with other rooms around it. Conducted analysis of low frequency noise according to chosen criteria show the exceeding of arduousness threshold in frequencies of middle 1/3 octave analysis above 100 Hz. Minding the fact the similarity of low frequency noise in most homes equipped with a fridge, a washing machine, dishwasher, a TV set or a vacuum cleaner, suggested criteria may be applied in night time in order to keep the sleep comfort. Applying these criteria in analysis during day time would result in excluding all necessary home equipment. In the same time it has been proved that housewives and other people working for long hours as house cleaners can be exposed to low frequency noise. Increasing social awareness of acoustic threat in everyday life allows us to identify the problem and in the same improve the quality of rest and efficiency at work. Conducting assessments by applying A and G correction allow to fully assess the impact of sounds of wider frequency on human body.
Źródło:
Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska; 2017, Tom 19; 682-693
1506-218X
Pojawia się w:
Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Evaluation of Noise Exposure and Hearing Threshold Levels Among Call Centre Operators
Autorzy:
Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, Małgorzata
Zamojska-Daniszewska, Małgorzata
Zaborowski, Kamil
Dudarewicz, Adam
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/176315.pdf
Data publikacji:
2019
Wydawca:
Polska Akademia Nauk. Czasopisma i Monografie PAN
Tematy:
communication headsets
occupational exposure to noise
hearing threshold levels
hearing loss
noise-induced hearing loss
Opis:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the hearing status of call centre operators in relation to their noise exposure. Conventional pure-tone audiometry and extended high-frequency audiometry were performed in 49 workers, aged 22-47 years (mean ± SD: 32.0 ± 6.0 years), working in call centre from 1.0 to 16.5 years (mean ± SD: 4.7 ± 2.9 years). Questionnaire inquiry aimed at collecting personal data, the information on communication headset usage habits, self-assessment of hearing ability and identification of risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss were also carried out. Sound pressure levels generated by the communication headset were determined using the artificial ear technique specified in CSA Z107.56-13 (2013) standard. The background noise prevailing in offices was also measured according to PN-N-01307 (1994) and PN-EN ISO 9612 (2011). Personal daily noise exposure levels in call centre operators varied from 66 to 86 dB (10-90th percentile). About half of the study subjects had normal hearing in the standard frequencies (from 250 to 8000 Hz) in both ears, while only 27.1% in the extended high-frequencies (9-16 kHz). Moreover, both high-frequency and speech-frequency hearing losses were observed in less than 10% of audiograms, while the extended high-frequency threshold shift was noted in 37.1% of analysed ears. The hearing threshold levels of call centre operators in the frequency of 0.25-11.2 kHz were higher (worse) than the expected median values for equivalent (due to age and gender) highly screened population specified in ISO 7029 (2017). Furthermore, they were also higher than predicted for 500-4000 Hz according to ISO 1999 (2013) based on the results of noise exposure evaluation.
Źródło:
Archives of Acoustics; 2019, 44, 4; 747-759
0137-5075
Pojawia się w:
Archives of Acoustics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Occupational Exposure to Noise From Authorized Emergency Vehicle Sirens
Autorzy:
Górski, P.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/90029.pdf
Data publikacji:
2014
Wydawca:
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
Tematy:
emergency vehicles
occupational exposure to noise
drivers
narażenie zawodowe
narażenie na hałas
sygnały ostrzegawcze
Opis:
Warning signals generated by sirens of authorized emergency vehicles should be audible and recognizable to all road users. Currently, there is no legislation in Poland defining sound pressure levels (SPLs) of audible warning signals generated by sirens of authorized emergency vehicles. Measured A-weighted SPLs of those signals range between 104 and 108 dB. While for road users, an audible warning signal is a source of important information and its A-weighted SPL is acceptable, it may be a source of annoying noise to an emergency vehicle crew. That is why, it is necessary to find a method of improving the acoustic comfort of the crew and, at the same time, maintaining the informational function of audible warning signals.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 2014, 20, 3; 515-523
1080-3548
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Noise exposure and hearing status among employees using communication headsets
Autorzy:
Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, Małgorzata
Dudarewicz, Adam
Zaborowski, Kamil
Zamojska-Daniszewska, Małgorzata
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/2153012.pdf
Data publikacji:
2022
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
noise-induced hearing loss
pure-tone audiometry
otoacoustic emissions
communication headsets
occupational exposure to noise
extended high-frequency audiometry
Opis:
Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the hearing of employees using communication headsets with regard to their exposure to noise. Material and Methods The study group comprised 213 employees, including 21 workers of the furniture industry, 15 court transcribers and 177 call center operators, aged 19–55 years, working with headsets for a period of up to 25 years. All the participants underwent a standard puretone audiometry, extended high-frequency audiometry (EHFA) as well as transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) and distortion-product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs). Noise exposure from headsets was evaluated using the microphone in a real ear technique according to PN-EN ISO 11904-1:2008. Results Personal daily noise exposure levels ranged 57–96 dB and exceeded 85 dB only in 1.4% of the call center operators. Forty-two percent of the participants had bilateral normal hearing in the standard frequency range of 250–8000 Hz, and 33% in the extended highfrequency range of 9–16 kHz. It was found that DPOAEs were present bilaterally in 59% of the participants. Reproducibility of TEOAE at >70% and signal-to-noise ratio at >6 was exhibited by 42% and 17% of them, respectively. The 3 subgroups of workers differed in age, gender, noise exposure and type of headsets in use. However, after adjusting for age and gender, significant differences between these subgroups in terms of hearing were mostly visible in EHFA. A significant impact of age, gender, daily noise exposure level and current job tenure on hearing tests results was also noted among the call center operators and the transcribers. The most pronounced were the effects of age and gender, whereas the impact of the daily noise exposure level was less evident. Conclusions It seems that EHFA is useful for recognizing early signs of noise-induced hearing loss among communication headset users. However, further studies are needed before any firm conclusions concerning the risk of hearing impairment due to the use of such devices can be drawn.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2022, 35, 5; 585-614
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Self-Assessment of Hearing Status and Risk of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Workers in a Rolling Stock Plant
Autorzy:
Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, M.
Dudarewicz, A.
Zamojska, M.
Śliwinska-Kowalska, M.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/90180.pdf
Data publikacji:
2012
Wydawca:
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
Tematy:
self-assessment of hearing ability
occupational exposure to noise
risk factors for noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)
evaluation of NIHL risk
Opis:
Noise measurements and questionnaire inquiries were carried out for 124 workers of a rolling stock plant to develop a hearing conservation program. On the basis of that data, the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) was evaluated. Additionally, the workers’ hearing ability was assessed with the (modified) Amsterdam inventory for auditory disability and handicap, (m)AIADH. The workers had been exposed to noise at A-weighted daily noise exposure levels of 74–110 dB for 1-40 years. Almost one third of the workers complained of hearing impairment and the (m)AIADH results showed some hearing difficulties in over half of them. The estimated risk of hearing loss over 25 dB in the frequency range of 3-6 kHz was 41–50% when the standard method of predicting NIHL specified in Standard No. ISO 1999:1990 was used. This risk increased to 50-67% when noise impulsiveness, coexposure to organic solvents, elevated blood pressure and smoking were included in calculations.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 2012, 18, 2; 279-296
1080-3548
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Noise and Infrasonic Noise at Workplaces in a Wind Farm
Autorzy:
Pleban, D.
Radosz, J.
Smagowska, B.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/178094.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017
Wydawca:
Polska Akademia Nauk. Czytelnia Czasopism PAN
Tematy:
wind turbine noise
infrasonic noise
occupational exposure
Opis:
Dynamic development of wind power should take into account requirements resulting from environmental protection and human health. However in the case of occupational exposure to noise emitted by wind turbines (workplaces of wind turbine operation personnel, including persons performing maintenance) there are no documented data in literature in this regard. An example of pilot assessments of noise and infrasonic noise at workplaces in a wind farm is presented in the paper. The results of measurements and assessments of noise emitted by the wind turbines Vestas V80-2.0 MW show that noise does not constitute health hazard for wind farm workers. Furthermore infrasonic noise emitted by the wind turbines Vestas V80-2.0 MW is not an annoyance agent for wind farm workers.
Źródło:
Archives of Acoustics; 2017, 42, 3; 491-498
0137-5075
Pojawia się w:
Archives of Acoustics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
The Hearing Threshold of Employees Exposed to Noise Generated by the Low-Frequency Ultrasonic Welding Devices
Autorzy:
Dudarewicz, A.
Zaborowski, K.
Rutkowska-Kaczmarek, P.
Zamojska-Daniszewska, M.
Śliwińska-Kowalska, M.
Zamysłowska-Szmytke, E.
Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, M.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/178077.pdf
Data publikacji:
2017
Wydawca:
Polska Akademia Nauk. Czytelnia Czasopism PAN
Tematy:
noise-induced hearing loss
noise
ultrasonic noise
occupational exposure
Opis:
The aim of the study was to assess the hearing threshold levels (HTLs) in employees exposed to noise generated by low-frequency ultrasonic technological equipment in comparison with the HTLs of workers exposed to audible noise at the similar A-weighted equivalent-continuous sound pressure level. The study includes measurements of ultrasonic and audible noise at workplaces and hearing tests, i.e. conventional pure-tone audiometry and extended high-frequency audiometry. The study group comprised 90 workers, aged 41.4 ± 10.0 years (mean±SD), exposed for 17.3 ± 9.8 years to noise generated by ultrasonic devices at mean daily noise exposure level (‹LEX,8h›) of 80.6 ± 2.9 dB. The reference group consists of 156 subjects, exposed to industrial noise (without ultrasonic components) at similar A-weighted equivalent-continuous sound pressure level (‹LEX,8h› = 81.8 ± 2.7 dB), adjusted according to age (39.8 ± 7.7 years), gender and job seniority (14.0 ± 7.0 years). This group was selected from database collected in the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine. Audiometric hearing threshold levels in the frequency range of 0.5–6 kHz were similar in both groups, but in the frequency range of 8–12.5 kHz they were higher in the group of employees exposed to ultrasonic noise. The findings suggest that differences in the hearing threshold (at high frequencies) in analyzed groups may be due to differences in spectral composition of noise and show the need to continue the undertaken studies.
Źródło:
Archives of Acoustics; 2017, 42, 2; 199-205
0137-5075
Pojawia się w:
Archives of Acoustics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Assessment of Exposure to Noise of Workers to a Reinforcing Bar Rod Mill ArcelorMittal Algeria
Autorzy:
Meddeb, W.
Tadjine, K.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/177791.pdf
Data publikacji:
2016
Wydawca:
Polska Akademia Nauk. Czytelnia Czasopism PAN
Tematy:
noise
workstation
measurement
assessment
occupational risk
Opis:
This work is a contribution to a normative approach of noise assessment in the professional environment. It permits the identification of the affected workstations on the one hand and on the other hand it constitutes an important support to the preoccupations of the impact study on the environment in plants. It also informs us on the adequate preparation of the procedures required by the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) being implemented in steel-making complex ArcelorMittal Algeria. It constitutes an answer to the recommended environmental politics. The proposed calculation methods are verified according to the recognized sources (ISO 9612, 2009) and the results will be estimated in relation to the legal thresholds recommended by international bodies. The methodology for measuring the noise exposure levels has been done according to the following steps: work analysis; selection of measurement strategy; measurements; error handling and uncertainty evaluations; calculations; and presentation of results. This will lead us to an implementation of a corrective and preventive action plan intended to master this occupational risk carrying prejudice to the health of the workers.
Źródło:
Archives of Acoustics; 2016, 41, 2; 339-344
0137-5075
Pojawia się w:
Archives of Acoustics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Assessment of Occupational Risk in the Case of the Ultrasonic Noise Exposure
Autorzy:
Pleban, Dariusz
Radosz, Jan
Smagowska, Bożena
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/1953501.pdf
Data publikacji:
2021
Wydawca:
Polska Akademia Nauk. Czasopisma i Monografie PAN
Tematy:
occupational risk
ultrasonic noise
workplaces
measurement
assessment
occupational safety
airborne ultrasound
Opis:
Increased efficiency of production and improved quality have contributed to the development of ultrasonic technological applications, in which low frequency ultrasounds are generated to operate, accelerate as well as to facilitate technological processes. Technological ultrasonic devices (i.e. sources of ultrasonic noise in the work environment, e.g. ultrasonic washers, ultrasonic welding machines) have relatively high power and their nominal frequencies are in the range from 18 kHz to 40 kHz. In Poland, ultrasonic noise (defined as noise containing high audible and low ultrasonic frequencies from 10 kHz to 40 kHz) is included in the list of factors harmful to health in the work environment and therefore the admissible values of ultrasonic noise in the workplaces are established. The admissible values of ultrasonic noise and the new ultrasonic noise measurement method make it possible to perform the assessment of occupational risk related to ultrasonic noise. According to this method, the scope of the measurements includes the determination of the equivalent sound pressure levels in the 1/3 octave bands with the centre frequencies from 10 kHz to 40 kHz. This paper presents the description of both, i.e. the method for ultrasonic noise measurements and the method of the assessment of occupational risk related to ultrasonic noise. The examples of the results of the assessment of occupational risk related to exposure to ultrasonic noise are also discussed.
Źródło:
Archives of Acoustics; 2021, 46, 1; 167-175
0137-5075
Pojawia się w:
Archives of Acoustics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Reinvigorating engineered noise controls: a systems approach
Autorzy:
Slagley, Jeremy
Dudarewicz, Adam
Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, Małgorzata
Slagley, Francis
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/21375384.pdf
Data publikacji:
2023-11-27
Wydawca:
Instytut Medycyny Pracy im. prof. dra Jerzego Nofera w Łodzi
Tematy:
hearing loss
noise
personal protective equipment
occupational health
noise-induced
systems analysis
Opis:
Objectives Hearing loss is a major worldwide health issue affecting an estimated 1.5 billion people. Causes of hearing loss include genetics, chemicals, medications, lifestyle habits such as smoking, and noise. Noise is probably the largest contributing factor for hearing loss. Noise arises from the workplace, ambient environment, and leisure activities. The easiest noise sources to control are workplace and environmental. Workplace noise is unique in that the employer is responsible for the noise and the worker. Also, workers may be exposed to much higher levels of noise than they would accept elsewhere. Employers follow the traditional hierarchy of controls (substitution/engineering, administrative, personal protective equipment [PPE]). Substituting or engineering a lower noise level actually reduces the hazard present to the worker but demand more capital investment. Administrative and PPE controls can be effective, but enforcement and motivation are essential to reducing risk and there is still some hearing loss for a portion of the workers. The challenge is to estimate the costs more clearly for managers. A systems engineering approach can help visualize factors affecting hearing health. Material and Methods In this study, a systems engineering causal loop diagram (CLD) was developed to aid in understanding factors and their interrelationships. The CLD was then modeled in VenSim. The model was informed from the authors’ expertise in hearing health and exposure science. Also, a case study was used to test the model. The model can be used to inform decision-makers of holistic costs for noise control options, with potentially better hearing health outcomes for workers. Results The CLD and cost model demonstrated a 4.3 year payback period for the engineered noise control in the case study. Conclusions Systems thinking using a CLD and cost model for occupational hearing health controls can aid organizational managers in applying resources to control risk.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health; 2023, 36, 5; 672-684
1232-1087
1896-494X
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Ryzyko zawodowe związane z narażeniem na hałas na wybranych stanowiskach pracy w kopalniach surowców mineralnych
Noise - related occupational risk at selected workstations in open pit mines of mineral raw materials
Autorzy:
Engel, J.
Kosała, K.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/180603.pdf
Data publikacji:
2005
Wydawca:
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
Tematy:
hałas
narażenie na hałas
ryzyko zawodowe
kopalnie odkrywkowe
noise
noise exposure
occupational risk
Opis:
W zakładach kopalni odkrywkowych występuje wiele źródeł hałasu związanych z eksploatacją surowca. W artykule pokazano wybrane badania akustyczne hałasu ciągłego emitowanego przez maszyny i urządzenia w trzech zakładach. Przeprowadzono ocenę ryzyka zawodowego dla stanowisk pracy przy najbardziej hałaśliwych urządzeniach w zakładach odkrywkowych, czyli kruszarkach.
There are many sources of noise related to exploitation of mineral deposits in open pit mines Selected acoustical research of continous noise emitted by machines and equipment in three open pit mines of mineral raw materials is discussed in the article. Occupational risk at workstations with the noisiest equipment in open pit mines, crushers, was assessed.
Źródło:
Bezpieczeństwo Pracy : nauka i praktyka; 2005, 10; 6-9
0137-7043
Pojawia się w:
Bezpieczeństwo Pracy : nauka i praktyka
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
Tytuł:
Risk Assessment in the Working Environment in Estonia
Autorzy:
Tint, P.
Powiązania:
https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/90225.pdf
Data publikacji:
1998
Wydawca:
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
Tematy:
occupational risks
noise
vibration
chemicals
ryzyko zawodowe
hałas
chemikalia
Opis:
The first step to chart hazards in the working environment in Estonia (labour force: 0.65 million) was taken by the National Board of Health Protection in the beginning of 1996. The existing chemical, physical, and biological agents in the working environment were investigated with the help of local health inspectors in all counties. An identification of hazards and workers at risk was carried out. The results of the analysis showed that 16% of Estonian industrial workers are exposed to different hazards: 20,000 persons are exposed to noise, 11,000 are working in the conditions of vibration, 10,000 are affected by unsatisfactory microclimate, 6,000 complain about long-lasting work in a compulsory posture, the overexertion of eyes'is suffered by 5,500 persons, and physical overload by 3,500 workers. In the group of chemical hazards the greatest numbers of workers are exposed to organic dust (6,500) and welding aerosols (5,400), followed by petroleum products (2,700), and oil-shale dust (4,300). The measurements of working conditions showed that an average of 30.3% of the results are above the standards. Proposals for the improvement of the situation in occupational safety and health are presented.
Źródło:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 1998, 4, 2; 237-248
1080-3548
Pojawia się w:
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
Dostawca treści:
Biblioteka Nauki
Artykuł
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