A programme to support the assessment of occupational exposure to noise with the use of measurement strategy separating work activities Cover Image

Program wspomagający ocenę narażenia zawodowego na hałas przy zastosowaniu strategii pomiarowej uwzględniającej podział na czynności wykonywane przez pracownika
A programme to support the assessment of occupational exposure to noise with the use of measurement strategy separating work activities

Author(s): GRZEGORZ MAKAREWICZ
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Keywords: inoise; noise exposure; level of noise exposure; risk assessment;

Summary/Abstract: Despite the progress in noise reduction in work environment, noise is still a dominant harmful or bothersome factor affecting humans. Regardless of the noise control methods, it is important to quickly assess occupational exposure to noise in accordance with applicable regulations. The time needed to complete this process depends, among other factors, on the complexity of activities carried out during the working day and on the measurement strategy in place. Noise exposure assessment often requires not only measurements, but also additional, complex calculations. The Internet plays an increasingly important role in this respect, with programs supporting the above-mentioned operations appearing on its resources. An example of such a program is the script presented in the article supporting the assessment of noise exposure at the workplace with the use of a measurement strategy divided into activities performed by employees as part of their work. The program determines the reduction values for noise levels and exposure time for each activity leading to the daily noise exposure level in accordance with applicable regulations.

  • Issue Year: 627/2023
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 20-24
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish