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Document ID (ISN)63475
CIS number 94-2076
ISSN - Serial title 1232-1087 - International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health
Year 1994
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Sułkowski W.J., Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska M.
Title Evaluation of occupational exposure to noise from the hearing conservation point of view
Bibliographic information 1994, Vol.7, No.2, p.167-175. 20 ref.
Abstract The classification of noise according to parameters considered to be responsible for potential hearing damage is described. Polish and international standards for noise assessment at work and for permissible levels of audible noise, infrasound and ultrasound in the workplace are discussed. Basic instruments for noise measurement are described and methods used for the reduction of exposure to noise and for hearing protection are outlined.
Descriptors (primary) Poland; noise measurement; permissible levels; noise
Descriptors (secondary) description of equipment; sound frequency; infrasound; hearing conservation; classification; description of technique; comment on standard; ultrasound
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvincePoland
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Noise
Occupational exposure limits