Effects of Noise and Vibration on Subjects Exposed to Electrical Power Generating Set Pollution

Agwu, Ama; Chuka, Nwigbo Solomon; Chukwulozie, Okolie; Sunday, Aguh

doi:10.9734/air/2017/35668

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“…The efficiency of hearing protection devices in preventing the noise induced hearing loss is mainly depend on the correct choice, use and properly wearing these protection devices [10]. Results of a study that was conducted in a steel rolling mill in Nigeria, shows that less than half of the workers were properly using Hearing Protection Devices (HPDs), due to the lack of awareness and information regarding the noise induced health hazards [11]. Sleep disturbance is one of the serious problems due to noise pollution.…”

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Awareness and Attitude to Social and Health Hazards from Portable Power Generator in Commercial Areas of Karachi, Pakistan

Hashmi

2019

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The acute shortage of electricity in Pakistan has led to indiscriminate, unregulated and prolong use of generators for electricity by the citizens, contributing the noise pollution in the country. The aim of this study was to estimate the level of noise pollution and possible health impacts from the use of portable electricity generators at 04 locations areas selected in commercial of Karachi city. Impacts of noise pollution were calculated by a semi-structured questionnaire interview method regarding the health hazards associated with the noise of portable power generators. Survey was conducted with 310 persons, randomly selected as shopkeepers, office workers and push-carters. Results showed that continual exposure of generator noise producing adverse health effect on the habitants includes hearing loss, noisiness, sleep disturbances, cardiac disturbances, impaired task performance, annoyance and bad behavioral reactions. This negative health effect of noise pollution among residents of the city needs urgent attention.

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Awareness and Attitude to Social and Health Hazards from Portable Power Generator in Commercial Areas of Karachi, Pakistan

Hashmi

2019

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Perception and Evaluation of Noise Tempted Health Hazards and Risk Assessment from Portable Power Generators Usage in the Resident of Karachi, Pakistan

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2021

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The aim of this study was to estimate the noise pollution level and possible health impacts due to the use of portable electricity generators in commercial areas of Karachi, city. 04 locations were selected at Tibet Centre, Empress Market, Garden Road and Saddar GPO Area. This study was designed to assess the perception and knowledge of power generator users towards the noise induced health hazards. A survey was conducted with 312 persons, randomly selected as shopkeepers, office workers and push-carters who participated as respondents in semi-structured questionnaire interview method. The questionnaire was divided into three sections as a) demographic characteristics include age, sex and educational level b) Knowledge and perception of noise pollution hazards and c) noise induced health hazards by the use of portable generators. Participants on the basis of their responses were categorized into four classes, no education / illiterate, SSC, HSC and graduate & above level education. It was established that higher the educational level the respondents had, the more they were likely to be aware of health effects of noise pollution. Results showed that residents are in constant exposure of generator noise show adverse health effect on the habitants which includes hearing impairment, interference with spoken communication, sleep disturbances, cardiovascular disturbances, impaired task performance and negative social behavior and annoyance reactions.

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Effects of Noise and Vibration on Subjects Exposed to Electrical Power Generating Set Pollution

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Awareness and Attitude to Social and Health Hazards from Portable Power Generator in Commercial Areas of Karachi, Pakistan

Awareness and Attitude to Social and Health Hazards from Portable Power Generator in Commercial Areas of Karachi, Pakistan

Perception and Evaluation of Noise Tempted Health Hazards and Risk Assessment from Portable Power Generators Usage in the Resident of Karachi, Pakistan

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