Influence of traffic-related noise and air pollution on self-reported fatigue

• Autorzy: Jazani R. K. , Saremi M. , Rezapour T. , Kavousi A. , Shirzad H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

A growing body of evidence suggests that exposure to environmental pollutions is related to health problems. It is, however, questionable whether this condition affects working performance in occupational settings. The aim of this study is to determine the predictive value of age as well as traffic related air and noise pollutions for fatigue. 246 traffic officers participated in this study. Air pollution data were obtained from the local Air Quality Control Company. A sound level meter was used for measuring ambient noise. Fatigue was evaluated by the MFI-20 questionnaire. The general and physical scales showed the highest, while the reduced activity scale showed the lowest level of fatigue. Age had an independent direct effect on reduced activity and physical fatigue. The average of daytime equivalent noise level was between 71.63 and 88.51 dB(A). In the case of high noise exposure, older officers feel more fatigue than younger ones. Exposure to PM10 and O3 resulted in general and physical fatigue. Complex Interactions between SO2, CO and NO2 were found. Exposure to noise and some components of air pollution, especially O3 and PM10, increases fatigue. The authorities should adopt and rigorously implement environmental protection policies in order to protect people.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

subjective fatigue; noise; air pollution; traffic; police officers

PL

zmęczenie subiektywne; hałas; zanieczyszczenie atmosfery; kontrola ruchu drogowego; policja

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: Vol. 21, No. 2
• Strony: 193--200
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 45 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Jazani R. K.

• Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Saremi M.

• Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Rezapour T.

• Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Kavousi A.

• Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran

autor

Shirzad H.

• Imam Hossein University, Iran

Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie ze środków MNiSW w ramach umowy 812/P-DUN/2016 na działalność upowszechniającą naukę.