Occupational exposure to complex blends of organic solvents is believed to alter brain functions among workers. However, work environments that contain organic solvents are also polluted with background noise which raises the issue of whether or not the noise contributed to brain alterations. The purpose of the current study was to determine whether or not repeated exposure to low intensity noi...

are designed to minimise risk of occupational noise-induced hearing loss in the UK. The present study examined their effectiveness in a longitudinal field study, where participants were seen annually over a period of 3 years. Audiometric and otoacoustic emission measures were obtained in 154 recruits aged 18-25 years at risk of noise-induced hearing loss through occupational exposure and 99 non...

The genetic control of common traits is rarely deterministic, with many genes contributing only to the chance of developing a given phenotype. This incomplete penetrance is poorly understood and is usually attributed to interactions between genes or interactions between genes and environmental conditions. Because many traits such as cancer can emerge from rare events happening in one or very fe...

Industrial workers need a safe working environment to ensure their wellbeing is protected while performing tasks. Occupational noise one of the most prevalent problems in industries due nature industry. Therefore, this paper aimed evaluate occupational exposure plastic factories Klang Valley, Malaysia. Noise measurement has been done all production lines, crushing department, packaging departme...

A Radiopharmaceutical is a radioactive compound used for the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. Radiopharmaceuticals are among the most highly regulated materials administered to patients because they are controlled both as drugs and as radioactive substances. The use of radiopharmaceuticals for any purpose is governed by regulatory agencies in different countries all over the wor...

ALPNAP (Monitoring and Minimisation of Traffic-Induced Noise and Air Pollution Along Major Alpine Transport Routes) is a new project financed under the EU Interreg III B Alpine Space Programme. It will run from 2005-2007. A network of eleven institutions has been formed with DLR Institute of Atmospheric Physics as the lead partner. The project aims at the integrated use of advanced science-base...

for patients with severe respiratory failure. Although the technology has advanced in recent times, the noise levels produced by such devices remain high. Exposure to excessive noise in intensive care may cause hearing problems for both staff and patients following long-term exposure. We investigated the noise level in decibels produced by a SensorMedics 3100B ventilator (SensorMedics, Bilthove...

The article presents a multi-faceted analysis of legal regulations relating to protection against road traffic noise. problem this kind noise is topical and very important. development networks, the growing number cars on Polish roads towns cities mean that more people are exposed harmful from roads. In view this, it necessary establish whether legislation provides for adequate first part artic...