Assessing and Controlling the Noise in Construction. Romanian and EU Legislation
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2008Autor
Drăgan, Nicușor
Abstract
Exposure to loud noises at work can cause irreversible hearing
damage, workplace accidents and be a contributing factor to other health
problems. Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common reported
occupational disease in the European Union; noise at work can also exacerbate
stress and increase the risk of accidents. This article provides an
introduction to the management of noise in construction both before and
during work on site. Also, it shows how the European directive structure
and the complementary standards ensure that risks to workers from noise
are addressed to reduce the high personal, social and economic cost of ill
health and accidents arising from noise exposure.
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