1. Non-Auditory Effects of Noise
Teresa Long
October 31, 2011

2. Noise is the most widespread
problem in the work environment.
• Noise exposure at levels below hearing
damage criterion may induce
physiological, biochemical, and
psychosocial changes.
• Significance of these changes is dependent
upon the degree they affect health, wellbeing, and performance.

3. Noise Sensitivity

4. Job Satisfaction

5. Accident

6. Physiological

7. Biochemical

8. Psychosocial

9. More research needed

10. References