Chapter 15: Community Noise

Driscoll, Dennis P.; Stewart, Noral D.; Anderson, R.; Berger, Elliott H.; Royster, Larry H.; Royster, Julia Doswell; Layne, Martha

doi:10.3320/978-1-931504-02-7.601

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“…However, day–night sound pressure levels of the ambient outdoor noise conditions obtained in the three neighborhoods (53.5–69.4 dBA) exceeded the typical levels listed in Driscoll et al. () for both rural and suburban areas. It is of interest that instantaneous measurements taken during the day in December 2015 of 48.4–56.5 dBA indicated the Valencia neighborhood ambient noise near the well pad during development was above suburban levels, as well.…”

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“…Background noise masks the fracking noise. Also, large outdoor spaces, atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, topography, and vegetation affect sound levels (Driscoll, Stewart, & Anderson, ). The health‐related problems associated with noise created by fracking may seem diminished, since actual hearing loss may not be associated with the community noise around well pads. Air, ground, and water pollution may seem more “urgent” for exposed persons than noise pollution.…”

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“…Driscoll et al. () summarized the information into table format. For instance, the typical background L dn levels range from 35 to 50 dBA in rural areas and 50–55 dBA in suburban areas.…”

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Noise concerns of residents living in close proximity to hydraulic fracturing sites in Southwest Pennsylvania

Richburg

Slagley

2018

Public Health Nursing

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Objective Noise associated with nontraditional gas industry (NTGI) sites (e.g., hydraulic fracturing well pads, compressor stations, processing plants) may create disturbances and anxiety in rural populations. This study evaluated levels of concern among residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania residing near NTGI sites. Design Noise measurements were collected inside and outside residences, and surveys were administered to residents. Results Daytime instantaneous sound levels ranged between 45.0 and 61.0 dBA. Dosimeter studies recorded day–night levels (Ldn) of 53.5–69.4 dBA outside and 37.5–50.1 dBA inside, exceeding United States Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. Respondents indicated the NTGI noise disturbed their sleep, and the majority of respondents (96%) reported being worried about their overall health as a result of the noise. Conclusions Health care professionals serving rural areas impacted by hydraulic fracturing (fracking) should be aware of potential noise stressors on the populations they serve.

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Noise concerns of residents living in close proximity to hydraulic fracturing sites in Southwest Pennsylvania

Richburg

Slagley

2018

Public Health Nursing

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“…The context in which occupational audiologists work dictates that they should be involved in developing, organizing, and administering HCPs in consultation with other stakeholders to effectively integrate contracted services where needed to supplement the employer's resources 22 , 23) . Among other responsibilities, occupational audiologists are tasked with conducting programme audits and evaluations of effectiveness 23) ; maintaining familiarity with Workers' Compensation regulations and trends, as well as methods of claim evaluation 24) ; and the physical characteristics and methods of selecting HPDs appropriate for workplace demands and wearer needs 25) . For a detailed scope of practice for occupational audiologists, readers are referred to the report by ASHA 8) .…”

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“…According to ASHA 8) occupational audiologists are important in that they advise management on many operational aspects of HCPs such as management's responsibilities and liabilities under federal, state, and local occupational health and safety regulations and Workers' Compensation statutes. Furthermore, occupational audiologists can recommend the most successful and cost-effective means of implementing each component of the program, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of developing in-house resources versus contracting with external service providers 23) . Because occupational hearing conservationists such as audiometrists have a limited scope of practice, occupational audiologists are required to supervise OHCs 8) .…”

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Management of occupational noise induced hearing loss in the mining sector in South Africa: Where are the audiologists?

Moroe

Khoza-Shangase

2018

Journal of Occupational Health

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Objective: This study was conducted to explore the scope of practice for occupational audiologists in the mining industry and the audiologists' involvement in hearing conservation programmes in South African mines. Additionally, this study investigated the mining industry's role in the audiologists' involvement, and assessed the audiologists' levels of preparedness for working in occupational audiology. Methods: In-depth, qualitative telephone and face-to face interviews were conducted with seven occupational audiologists involved in the management of occupational, noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) in the South African mining sector. Snowball sampling was utilized to recruit possible participants for this study. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Results: The following themes were identified: scope-context misalignment, juniorization of the experts, audiologists are important... but for what?, and limited training in occupational audiology. Conclusions: Our evidence highlights important gaps in HCPs in South Africa. The fact that the audiologists responsible for the management of ONIHL are only minimally and peripherally involved may play a significant role in the lack of progress reported in the management of ONIHL in the South African mining sector.

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Protection and Enhancement of Hearing in Noise

Casali¹,

Gerges²

2006

Reviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics

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Humans are subjected to noise in many occupational, military, transportation, recreational, and other settings, sometimes with attendant ill effects. Some noises may pose the threat of inducing hearing loss; most noises compromise one's ability to hear signals and other desirable sounds, as well as to communicate via speech. In this chapter, we review the role of noise in human hearing impairment and its effects on signal audibility and speech intelligibility, task performance, and nonauditory responses. Particular emphasis is paid to the needs of the human factors/ergonomics practitioner who is confronted with the objective of protecting individuals' hearing in noise, designing signals so that they are audible and recognizable, and in general, optimizing the use of the auditory sense under poor acoustic conditions. In addition to providing guidance and consensus standards for auditory danger signal design, we provide a review of new technologies in augmented hearing protection. These technologies are aimed at protecting the user's hearing in noise from injury while affording improved audibility for certain applications.

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Chapter 15: Community Noise

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Noise concerns of residents living in close proximity to hydraulic fracturing sites in Southwest Pennsylvania

Noise concerns of residents living in close proximity to hydraulic fracturing sites in Southwest Pennsylvania

Management of occupational noise induced hearing loss in the mining sector in South Africa: Where are the audiologists?

Protection and Enhancement of Hearing in Noise

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