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Noise pollution might not be as apparently detrimental to health as air or water pollution, but it can be highly disruptive, according to Ember. Some degree of ambient noise is to be expected, especially in city life. However, there is a difference between manageable or tolerable noise, and noise pollution. Noise pollution is defined as noise that is either excessive or unpleasant, and which causes “temporary disruption in the natural balance,” (Ember para. 2). The causes of noise pollution include electrical appliances, factory equipment, vehicles, and social congestion. The effects of noise pollution include stress, impaired hearing, and disruptions to the local ecosystem. Becoming more aware of the causes and effects of noise pollution should inspire changes to urban planning and design.
Some of the known causes of noise pollution in cities include electrical appliances and vehicles. Therefore, noise pollution does not just take place outside the home, but also inside as people rely heavily on devices like computers, phones, and kitchen appliances that give off a humming sound even when they are not in use (Ember para. 7). When they are being used, home appliances like dishwashers, microwaves, blenders, and washing machines can...
Televisions also add to the overall noise level in the room. The noise from vehicles might not take place inside the home but can penetrate the home and make it difficult to sleep or hear properly. Ambulances, cars, motorcycles, airplanes, busses, and trains are all sources of vehicle noise pollution (Ember para. 6). Honking and other behaviors associated with vehicles can also be disruptive.
Other causes of noise pollution include construction, factory work, and social congestion in city centers. Construction can take place in any area, urban or otherwise, which is why even people living in rural areas need to be aware of the potential for noise pollution (Ember para 6). Although it only takes place during the day, the noise from construction can be especially loud. People who work in factories or any noisy workplace are exposed on a daily basis to noise pollution (Ember para. 3). Even if they wear protective gear, factory workers run the risk of being exposed to more noise pollution than people who work in an office environment. People living in cities also contend with social congestion: living close to neighbors, bars, and restaurants where people congregate. Socializing might be fun, but it can also cause…
Works Cited
Ember, Joan. “Understanding Noise Pollution.”
S. However, Russia continues to treat noise exposure as a minor problem. American physicians have associated some seemingly unrelated conditions to sound exposure. Long-term exposure to transportation noise has been associated with increased cardiovascular risk (Babisch, 2006). Hearing loss can occur at even low levels of sound that occur for an extended time (Sisto et al., 2007; Reuter et al., 2007; Dobie, 2007). Noise related hearing loss can occur in
'" (Meer, 1986) But there are still many misleading and conflicting findings that affect Congress' efforts in noise control. While some feel that noise is not a distraction if you are used to it, there are other studies that vehemently oppose such claims. "Noise affects more than our health and quality of life; it even influences social behavior and cognitive development. In 1997, a Cornell University study found that children exposed
Noise Pollution/Radon High noise levels can have a negative impact on individuals and communities. If a nightclub were to be opened within my neighborhood, the following potential risks must be assessed: "interference with communication; noise-induced hearing loss; sleep disturbance effects; cardiovascular and psycho-physiological effects; performance reduction effects; annoyance responses; and effects on social behaviour" (World Health Organization, 1999). Not only are these health issues detrimental to the individual, but also
(How to Stay Healthy amid Indoor Noise Pollution) Of course, one could also reduce noise emissions indoors by only purchasing electrical appliances with low noise emission levels. Dysfunctional electrical appliances also tend to make more noise and should be repaired. 6. Results and conclusion As many experts reiterate, there is no cure for hearing that has been damaged by noise and noise pollution. In other words, noise pollution is a serious problem that
Noise Controls Engineering controls should be the first choice for dealing with noise pollution issues in the workplace, and this is NIOSH policy - they have three categories that all involve engineering and all three are ranked higher than administrative controls and PPE (NIOSH, 2015). Engineering solutions would include designing noise buffers around particular pieces of equipment, whereas administrative controls would reflect things like supplying protective equipment or scheduling people to
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