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Document ID (ISN)48236
CIS number 87-1052
ISSN - Serial title Revue française de santé publique
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Henry P.
Title Noise and vibration on offshore petroleum installations
Original title Bruits et vibrations sur les plates-formes pétrolières [in French]
Bibliographic information 1986, No.34, p.36-39.
Abstract Study of 2 important occupational hazards to which offshore petroleum installation workers are exposed to: noise and vibration. Recommendations for harmonisation of regulations on an international basis, for medical supervision of personnel and for the adoption of protective equipment that does not interfere with communication and alarm systems.
Descriptors (primary) noise; offshore oil extraction; vibration
Descriptors (secondary) acoustic vibration
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Noise, hearing and vibration
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Noise
Petroleum and natural gas industry
Vibration