Non-Auditory Effects of Noise

Teresa LongOctober 31, 2011

Noise is the most widespread problem in the work environment.

• Noise exposure at levels below hearing damage criterion may induce physiological, biochemical, and psychosocial changes.

• Significance of these changes is dependent upon the degree they affect health, well-being, and performance.

Noise Sensitivity

Job Satisfaction

Accident

Physiological

Biochemical

Psychosocial

More research needed

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