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Intermittent Noise Sampling And Control Strategies In The Hospital Environment, Rosarito M. Guerrero
Intermittent Noise Sampling And Control Strategies In The Hospital Environment, Rosarito M. Guerrero
Theses
Noise in the hospital environment can have negative effects on both patients and hospital staff. Unwanted noise can be disturbing and often annoying thus, interfering with patients' sleep and obstructing work performance of the hospital staff. A research study was conducted in the hospital unit to identify and develop methods of intervention for intermittent noise and their source. Routine staff work activity generated noise levels above EPA hospital noise recommendations. A sound level meter and video camera was used to capture noise between the work-shifts. The video camera captured digital readings generated by the sound level meter which, helped identify …
Effects Of Cold Stress On Worker Performance In A Refrigerated Warehouse, Margarita Chernyshov
Effects Of Cold Stress On Worker Performance In A Refrigerated Warehouse, Margarita Chernyshov
Theses
The effects of cold stress were evaluated on worker performance in a low temperature environment. Level of clothing protection was compared to the functional ability of working on various tasks. Physical as well as mental effects were discussed to develop a basis for the physiological adaptations due to cold stress. The study focused on workers that performed various simple and complex tasks in a refrigerated warehouse with a temperature range 32° - 40°F. Surveys were distributed to employees who presently and previously worked in this refrigerated area. The "Picker" and "Feeder" tasks were analyzed as they pertain to this low …