Noise Control A Primer

This volume presents an introduction to noise and noise control. It is designed for professionals and paraprofessionals involved in hearing health care. This book presents the effects of noise on human hearing and communication; current methods of protecting hearing and maximizing communication in noise, as well as methods of noise measurement and industrial noise standards. Research suggests that excessive noise effects learning, blood pressure, and possibly even fetal development. The authors introduce the latest information on the auditory and non-auditory effects of noise. They include occupational hearing conservation regulations, standards for professionals in the field, and illustrations of equipment for measuring sound and minimizing it.