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News Release from: European Agency For Safety And Health At Work | Subject: 'Noise at Work' magazine
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 October 2005
Free magazine explains noise at work
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EASHW) has just published an account of its work in a magazine entitled 'Noise at Work'.
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EASHW) has just published an account of its work in a magazine entitled 'Noise at Work' In the run-up to the final date for the entry into force of the new European directive on noise at work in February 2006, this magazine provides a vehicle within which experts from across Europe explain how to contain workplace noise and prevent resulting health problems
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Dec 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The magazine gives a view of the research and experiences in tackling workplace noise in a number of EU countries and sectors.
It is part of the 'Stop That Noise!' campaign being run by the Agency in more than 30 European countries.
The campaign's major events will take place during the European Week for Safety and Health at Work, from 24 to 28 October 2005.
"The need to 'stop that noise' is evident", explains Hans-Horst Konkolewsky, director of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.
"Noise-induced hearing loss is amongst the most commonly reported occupational diseases in the European Union.
"In addition, noise can cause work related stress and lead to accidents.
"The range of jobs and workplaces where noise can be a problem is much broader than is commonly thought and includes besides farms, building work, factories and shipyards also classrooms, drivers, clubs and bars, musicians and call-centre staff'.
The magazine describes the new directive and how it has to be implemented.
There are articles covering noise in schools, offices, and concert halls.
For musicians, for instance, good hearing is essential for making a living.
Yet, as a Finnish study shows, almost half have experienced hyperacusis, a medical condition in which even normal sounds are perceived as intolerable and may cause acute pain.
Other issues discussed include effective acoustic design, special needs of workers with disabilities, personal hearing protection, a good-practice manual and a step-by-step approach to tackling noise at work.
The magazine can be downloaded free of charge from the EASHW website.
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