MARY ANN L.
GAMUROT
Discussant
Which sound do you preferred most when you
want to relax?
Which sound irritates you?
What is Sounds
Sound is created when something vibrates and sends waves of
energy (vibration) into our ears.
What Is The Human Hearing Range?
The normal human hearing range is typically between 20 to
20, 000 Hertz (Hz). This means we can hear sounds that vary
from low-frequency rumblings like deep voices or thunder to
high-pitched sounds like birdsong or musical notes.
Sound is considered NOISE when it is unwanted or
disrupts one’s hearing of something.
What sound levels
are safe?
In general, sound
levels that are below
85 decibels are
considered to be safe.
However, sound levels
that are 85 dB or more
are considered
dangerous.
Noise in excess of 65 decibels (dB) is
defined as Noise Pollution by the World
Health Organization (WHO)
Sources of Noise Pollution Cause of Noise Pollution
Residential: Household utilities can cause disturbance to
Household equipment, music systems, and other the peace of the mind.
electronic devices.
Household behaviors like the banging of doors,
crying of infants, moving furniture, loud quarrels,
house renovations, playing of children, and so on
contribute to indoor noise pollution.
Social Events: Weddings, public gatherings. Involve loudspeakers to play music resulting
in the production of unwanted noise in the
neighborhood.
Transportation: Cars, motorcycles, buses, trains, and Transportation causes of noise pollution
airplanes. predominantly encompass noise from traffic,
rails, and aircraft. The numbers of automobiles
on the roads are increasingly becoming
overwhelming owing to automobile revolution in
urban settings.
Commercial and Industrial According to many researches, industrial noise
The three most damaging sources of noise pollution in pollution damages the hearing ability to around
an industrial setting are machinery, construction, and 20%.
vehicles. Residents in areas neighboring industries or
Factories and construction sites. Heavy machinery
manufacturing facilities report intense sound
such as generators, mills, huge exhaust fans and many levels that can damage hearing ability. Industrial
more. towns which are close to residential areas have
habitually caused discomfort and nuisance to the
residents. Within the industries, it is mandatory
for workers to wear earplugs to shield them
against the entry of loud noise.
EFFECT OF NOISE POLLUTION
What are the health effects of noise pollution on
Human?
Health- The potential health effects of noise pollution include
increased stress levels, sleep disturbance, or hearing damage.
Mental Health
The brain is always monitoring sounds for signs of danger,
even during sleep. As a result, frequent or loud noise can
trigger anxiety or stress. With continued exposure to noise
pollution, a person’s sensitivity to stress increases.
How to reduce noise pollution
Reducing noise from appliances:
Reducing noise from media devices:
Repair or replace old machinery:
Soundproofing:
Ear protection. Noise proof helmets, headphones, ear-muffs in a
noisy workspace to limit occupational exposure.
• Installation of noisy equipment in soundproof rooms.
• Using machines and equipment that emit less sound or using
silencers to control Noise at the source.
• Implementing silence zone protocols near hospitals, educational
institutions and residential areas.
• Insulating sound at construction units.
• Planting shrubs and trees to buffer Noise.
• Adopting stringent policies to curb Noise Pollution.
Prevention of Noise Pollution
Under Philippine law, specifically the Republic Act No. 8749, otherwise
known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, noise pollution is
considered a form of environmental pollution that is subject to control and
regulation. Additionally, local government units have the authority to enact
ordinances that regulate noise levels, especially in residential areas, to
protect their constituents from the harmful effects of excessive noise.
"The noise of the world is
deafening. It is only in the
silence that we can truly hear
ourselves."
- Deepak Chopra -
References;
https://askanaudiologist.com/human-hearing-range/
earth.fm/glossary/what-is-noise-pollution-definition-and-examples/
Noise Pollution - Definition, Types, Causes, Prevention (byjus.com)
