Noise – Measurement and its effects

This course teaches the nature and physics of noise, the functioning and structure of the human ear, and effects of noise on people. It is learned how to assess noise risks in the work place and in a general environment. It will teach about noise sources and their control, and about hearing protection. The relevant exposure standards for noise are explained.

The material is appropriate for students who have basic knowledge of physics. For teachers, a guideline is added.

Language(s):

English

Original Authors:

Dennis P Driscoll, Ken Mikl, Marion Burgess, Brian Davies and others

Original affiliation, ownership:

School of Health Sciences, University of Wollongong. Australia. Ownership not strictly indicated, presumably: Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA), Nottingham, UK

Year of publication:

2009

Charge for use or free:

Free of charge

Categories:

Target group(s):

graduate students, OSH experts; or in training

Usefulness for non-OSH-expert professionals:

More or less useful for non-OSH-expert professionals in health care or other sectors; or in training

Time demand to complete the lesson or course:

5 days

Comments:

The module has been developed as part of a number of modules, to educate and train occupational hygienists (see OH learning). Parts of the module might be useful for the training of other disciplines.

Intellectual property and copyright:

Before downloading, changing, disseminating and/or using the lessons and courses, please look carefully at the conditions given by the authors or owners of the materials related to copyright or creative common conditions or other conditions for the downloading, changing, further dissemination and kind of use of the materials (non-commercial vs. commercial).

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