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Secura 2013
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Noise pollution
30 % of the active population is exposed to noise levels exceeding the safe limit of 80 dB(A).
Above 80 dB(A) causes hearing damage and in the longterm, deafness. Other consequences are:
- 1. Stress
- 2. Impaired communication
- 3. Drop in productivity
- 4. Higher risk of accidents
- 5. Reduced quality of life
- 6. Social isolation
- 7. Workers claiming for compensation for occupational deafness
- 8. Expenses for hearing aids
- Etc…
Occupational deafness is one of the top occupational illnesses.