| Document ID (ISN) | 53993 |
| CIS number |
90-1003 |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
Merkblatt M 19
|
| Title |
Noise abatement |
| Original title |
Lärmbekämpfung [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt, Abteilung für Unfallverhütung und Berufskrankheitenbekämpfung, Adalbert-Stifter-Strasse 65, 1200 Wien, Austria, 1987. 13p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
In Austria, hearing loss caused by occupational noise is a recognised occupational disease. The Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt is responsible for measuring noise exposure at the workplace and for delivering expertise. This leaflet explains the generation and impact of noise as well as the measuring methods and indicates the appropriate types of ear protectors and other noise-abatement measures. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
safety engineering; Austria; noise control; hearing loss; noise |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hearing protection; audiometric tests; safety guides; data sheet |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
Diseases of the ear and hearing damage
|
