SOUND, NOISE AND PEOPLE IN THE WORKPLACE

In everyday life, they are frequently exposed to various physical and psychological influences that are unfavourable to their body. One of these influences is noise, which is becoming an increasingly severe environmental pollutant. Good working conditions can influence the improvement of work results, whilst poor working conditions result in absence from work due to injuries at work, health impairments, illness and stress. Employees often cannot influence changes to their working environment, but this does not necessarily have to be the case.

Problem

In everyday life, they are frequently exposed to various physical and psychological influences that are unfavourable to their body. One of these influences is noise, which is becoming an increasingly severe environmental pollutant. Since a person spends a great deal of time in the workplace, it is important that their workplace is friendly, healthy and safe.

Results

Good working conditions can influence the improvement of work results, whilst poor working conditions result in absence from work due to injuries at work, health impairments, illness and stress. Employees often cannot influence changes to their working environment, but this does not necessarily have to be the case. Numerous employers are already aware of how important it is that their employees are healthy and motivated for work, and are therefore prepared to accept their proposals that would improve working conditions.

Hearing impairments are amongst the main health problems that arise in connection with work, and therefore sufficient attention must be devoted to them.