Health Effects of Noise Pollution
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Health Effects of Noise Pollution

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What is a potential health effect of prolonged exposure to high levels of vibration?

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Respiratory problems
  • Whole-body vibration effects on the spine (correct)
  • Muscle strain
  • What is the name of the condition associated with prolonged exposure to vibration?

  • Musculoskeletal disorder
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) (correct)
  • What can happen to joint contact surfaces due to vibration?

  • They wear out (correct)
  • They become stronger
  • They become more flexible
  • They become inflamed
  • How do muscles respond to vibration?

    <p>They contract to counteract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to body tissues and organs when exposed to vibration?

    <p>They absorb energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vibration related to?

    <p>Noise waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential effect of vibration on the spine?

    <p>Whole-body vibration effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of vibration on joints?

    <p>Joint wear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the extreme of range of motion associated with?

    <p>Worse effects of vibration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the effects of vibration on the entire body?

    <p>Whole-body vibration (WBV) effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • High noise levels can distract workers, making it difficult for them to listen and understand instructions correctly.
    • High noise levels can mask the sound of approaching danger and warning signals.
    • High noise levels can irritate and annoy workers, leading to human error.

    Radiation

    • Radiation has significant long-term effects and can cause death in some cases.
    • Radiation sources include equipment, radioactive substances, particles in the air, food, sunlight, and lamps.

    Lighting

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    Sound

    • Over one million workers are exposed to levels of noise that put their hearing at risk.
    • Continuous exposure to excessive noise at work results in 17% of the workforce suffering from hearing loss, tinnitus, or other hearing-related conditions.
    • Health effects of noise include tinnitus, noise-induced hearing loss, effects on pregnancy, and physiological effects.

    Vibration

    • Prolonged exposure to high levels of vibration can have adverse health effects, including hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and whole-body vibration (WBV) effects on the spine.
    • Vibration is related to noise waves and can cause body tissues and organs to absorb energy, leading to muscle contraction and joint wear.

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    This quiz explores the negative health impacts of high noise levels, including distraction, decreased communication, and masked warning signals.

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