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Document ID (ISN)108139
CIS number 08-686
ISSN - Serial title 0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics
Year 2008
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Trombetta Zannin P.H.
Title Occupational noise in urban buses
Bibliographic information Feb. 2008, Vol.38, No.2, p.232-237. Illus. 28 ref.
Abstract The noise level for urban bus drivers in Curitiba (Brazil) was evaluated in three types of buses: bi-articulated, speedy, and feeder. Measurements were made in 20 buses of each type. Bi-articulated buses are formed by three sections and two articulations. They operate in reserved lanes and stop at specific stations. Speedy buses operate in regular streets across the city, but they stop at fewer stations than other buses. Feeder buses operate normally in the whole city and call at all bus stops. The evaluation of noise levels in the workplace of bus drivers was performed according to ISO and Brazilian Standards. In 56 out of the 60 buses examined, the normalized noise exposure levels were below 82dB(A). The overall quality of the workplace was thus considered acceptable. Other findings are discussed.
Descriptors (primary) Brazil; noise level; public transport; exposure evaluation; buses
Descriptors (secondary) ISO; standard; noise level measurement; noise dosimetry
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceBrazil
Subject(s) Transport and communications
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Exposure evaluation
Road transportation
Noise