A Study of Annoyance Caused by Low-Frequency Noise During Mental Work

• Autorzy: Kaczmarska A. , Łuczak A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This article presents the results of an analysis of annoyance caused by low-frequency noise (including infrasonic noise) that occurs at work stations located in offices. The tests covered measurements of acoustic parameters specific for this type of noise and a survey conducted in the working environment and in laboratory conditions at a model of a work station.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

low-frequency noise; annoyance; working environments

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: Vol. 13, No. 2
• Strony: 117--125
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 13 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Kaczmarska A.

• Department of Vibroacoustic Hazards, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Poland

autor

Łuczak A.

• Department of Ergonomics, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Poland

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