| Document ID (ISN) | 78583 |
| CIS number |
02-896 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0014-6269 - Face au risque |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Floru R., Cnockaert J.C. |
| Title |
Noise and accidents - Cause and effect? |
| Original title |
Bruit et accidents - cause à effet? [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2002, No.380, p.17-19. Illus. 16 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article is a literature survey on noise as a risk factor in occupational accidents. While numerous examples suggest the existence of such a relationship, it is difficult to define the role of noise among the many factors that lead to or favour the occurrence of occupational accidents. It is nonetheless established that noise represents a safety risk factor considering its influence on the perception of alarms signals. Preventive measures should focus on the reduction of noise at the source, the design of acoustic signalling systems and protective measures that preserve the ability to hear alarms. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; risk factors; noise |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; hearing protection; acoustic signalling; causes of accidents; sound attenuation; alarm systems; analysis of accident causes |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | France |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Noise
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