| Show noise no nuisance but health problem MORE and more we are learning g ot of the damage to health by noise formerly noise was considered just a nuisance but today it is known to be a real health problem the protection ot of workmen fr from om the effects of sound is possible by the use of substances which isolate or keep the vibrations away by wearing boots with soft soles and by using straw mats felt brata braid and special chairs with springs and when possible giving rest periods from the noise however as it Is definitely known that noise interferes with working a ability bill t y employers themselves are now doing all they can to lessen noise in their establishments in the national industrial review dr G H ferguson berguson Ter guson ottawa chief public engineering division states that it is well to bear in mind that from the economical point of view noise even though of slight intensity causes a marked decre decrease aie of output which may tall fail as low as to 40 per cent of the normal and an increase in labor turnover which in turn means a decrease in production getting rid of noise will be profitable to all concerned to the workers because it improves their health and their enthusiasm lessens absence from work and lessens friction between employers and employed and to employers employer because it increases output and lessens cost of production noise damages health because it causes constant tenseness of mind and body noise strikes the ear and thus the brain the brain send lends out impulses to nerves and muscles and they continue tensed always ready to spring tenseness causes tiredness and tiredness lessens mental and physical ability |
