The Noise Manual

The Noise Manual

Author: Elliott H. Berger

Publisher: AIHA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13: 1931504024

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Topics covered include fundamentals of sound, vibration and hearing, elements of a hearing conservation program, noise interference and annoyance, regulations, standards and laws.


Night Noise Guidelines for Europe

Night Noise Guidelines for Europe

Author: Charlotte Hurtley

Publisher: WHO Regional Office Europe

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 9289041730

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The WHO Regional Office for Europe set up a working group of experts to provide scientific advice to the Member States for the development of future legislation and policy action in the area of assessment and control of night noise exposure. The working group reviewed available scientific evidence on the health effects of night noise, and derived health-based guideline values. In December 2006, the working group and stakeholders from industry, government and nongovernmental organizations reviewed and reached general agreement on the guideline values and key texts for the final document of the "Night noise guidelines for Europe". Considering the scientific evidence on the thresholds of night noise exposure indicated by "Lnight,outside" [L suffix night,outside] as defined in the Environmental Noise Directive (2002/49/EC), an Lnight, outside of 40 dB should be the target of the night noise guideline (NNG) to protect the public, including the most vulnerable groups such as children, the chronically ill and the elderly. "Lnight,outside" value of 55 dB is recommended as an interim target for the countries where the NNG cannot be achieved in the short term for various reasons, and where policy-makers choose to adopt a stepwise approach. These guidelines are applicable to the Member States of the European Region, and may be considered as an extension to, as well as an update of, the previous WHO "Guidelines for community noise" (1999). [Ed.]


The Noise Guidebook

The Noise Guidebook

Author: United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Environmental Planning Division

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13:

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Controlling Noise at Work

Controlling Noise at Work

Author:

Publisher: HSE Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780717661640

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Introduces a revised approach to the management and control of noise in the workplace. This book presents assessment and management of noise risks, practical advice on noise control, buying and hiring of quieter tools and machinery, selection and use of hearing protection and the development of health surveillance procedures.