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    The document discusses sound intensity, loudness, and pitch, and how they relate to frequency and amplitude of sound. It also defines decibels and how they represent the ratio of a given sound to the threshold of hearing. Finally, it covers hearing loss and ways to reduce noise in the workplace, such as through ear protection, equipment choice, and focusing on the noise source and environment.

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    The document discusses sound intensity, loudness, and pitch, and how they relate to frequency and amplitude of sound. It also defines decibels and how they represent the ratio of a given sound to the threshold of hearing. Finally, it covers hearing loss and ways to reduce noise in the workplace, such as through ear protection, equipment choice, and focusing on the noise source and environment.

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    The frequency of the stimulus corresponds to its pitch, and the amplitude

    corresponds to its loudness.


     
    P1
    Sound intensity (dB) = 20 log (1)
    P2

    Decibels represent the ratio of a given sound to the threshold of hearing

    Sound intensity is measured with the sound intensity meter

    Loudness maps to intensity; pitch maps to frequency; perceived location


    maps to location

    1. Hearing loss

    (a) Aging
    (b) Exposure to noise
    (c) Temporary threshold shift (TTS) defined as the loss in hearing
    (threshold shift in dB) present 2 minutes after the noise has ter-
    minated.
    (d) Permanent threshold shift (PTS)
    (e) OSHA standards

    2. Reducing noise in the work place:

    (a) Ear protection (NNR or noise reduction ratio)


    (b) Choice of equipment or tools
    (c) Noise dose meter can be worn by individual workers.
    (d) Focus on the source - environment

    A 2

    Vconf (r) = + Br 2 AB (2)
    r2

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