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Some effects of exposure to sound with certain characteristics have been mentioned in previous installments of this series. Given the importance of understanding the potential consequences of failing to manage soundscapes effectively, compiling these in one place is advantageous. The effects of exposure to challenging soundscapes provide the “why” that motivates efforts to manage them.
In this installment, both auditory and extra-auditory effects are explored. Auditory effects may be more intuitive, as direct impacts to hearing are highly relatable. Extra-auditory effects, in contrast, often lack an obvious link between sound and the effects experienced by those exposed. Recognizing this link is key to effective facility and workforce management.
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The previous installment (Part 6) of the series dealt with objective measures of sound exposure. Objective measurements, however, do not fully describe one’s experience of the surrounding soundscape. The subjectivity of human perceptions of sound plays a vital role in effective noise control and communication system design.
This installment of the “Occupational Soundscapes” series explores aspects of the human experience of sound that SPLs and TWAs alone do not explain. These include the concepts of “loudness” and “noisiness” – terms that reflect the subjective nature of sound. |
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