Open AccessEffects of Noise and Control in Mine Operation
Author(s) -
Amosu C.O.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of petroleum engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-9297
DOI - 10.35940/ijpe.b1903.111221
Subject(s) - noise (video) , noise exposure , affect (linguistics) , noise control , control (management) , noise induced hearing loss , hearing loss , industrial noise , work (physics) , risk analysis (engineering) , occupational safety and health , computer science , business , environmental health , engineering , psychology , audiology , noise reduction , medicine , political science , communication , law , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , image (mathematics)
Noise and noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) in the workplace is a serious issue. Not only can it affect hearing, it can also affect ability to work safely. This is because noises make it difficult to hear instructions or safety warnings. Mine workers each have a responsibility for safety in relation to noise. This paper informs underground and surface mine operators and mine workers to recognise, manage and control risks associated with occupational noise exposure. It explains the health effects of noise, source and noise exposure types; measurement of exposure standards and control measures that can reduce these risks.