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According to the Worker Health Chartbook 2004 approximately how many people were exposed to hazardous noise on the job?
30 million workers
What two factors determine whether noise is hazardous to hearing?
Intensity and duration
How often are personnel who routinely work in designated hazardous noise areas required to receive training regarding noise and hearing protection requirements?
annually
What is the best definition of hazardous noise is?
Hazardous noise is defined as sound levels that can cause hearing loss or other adverse health effects, typically exceeding 85 decibels (dB) over an 8-hour exposure period. Prolonged exposure to such noise can lead to permanent damage to the auditory system, as well as other impacts such as increased stress and reduced productivity. Environments with hazardous noise include manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and concert venues. It is essential to implement protective measures, such as hearing protection and noise control strategies, to mitigate these risks.
How can a herd of cows be scared?
A sudden, loud, unfamiliar noise or sight can scare a herd of cows into a stampede for the hills. Cattle that are less exposed to various objects, people and noises tend to be most likely to "run for the hills" than those that have been exposed to just about everything from strange people to fire crackers.
How far is the property located from highway noise?
The property is located approximately 1 mile away from highway noise.
What are the harm of noise pollution?
Lack of sleep, hypertension (high blood pleasure), anxiety and many more health disorders may be caused because of noise pollution. A person who is exposed to a loud sound continuously may get temporary or permanent impairment of hearing
How can you protect your ears if you know you are going to be exposed to harmful noise levels?
ear muffs or ear plugs
Is testing air and noise a part of industrial hygiene?
Yes the process of measuring the air to determine whether hazardous agents are present, and if so how much, and of measuring noise in a workplace, are both parts of industrial hygiene.
Which frequency range of human hearing is most affected by hazardous noise?
3,000-6,000 Hz +++ Noise at hazardous levels are so over the entire human audiological spectrum, but long-term exposure reduces the response from the highest frequency (18-20 kHz) downwards.
What do people make that you can't see?
noise
Why do people think noise is noise pollution?
Noise pollution is noise that is so excessive that it disturbs the balance of human or animal life.
