Noise, Stress and WorkEuropean Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, 1981 - History - 143 pages Report examining the impact of noise exposure on industrial worker mental stress and efficiency, and comprising a case study of work environment in Ireland - discusses psychophysiologycal hazards, psychological aspects, social implications, interaction with other stressors, exposure limits, etc., comments on labour legislation, and includes a literature survey. ILO mentioned. Graphs, diagrams, references and statistical tables. |
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