Noise is defined as “unwanted sound or loud discordant or disagreeable sound or sounds.” (HSA). When “vibrations are transmitted through the air in the form of waves, they strike the ear, these waves produce the sensation of sound” (How Stuff Work). Our ears are divided into three sections each section with its own parts and functions play their part in enabling us to hear a noise or sound. The outer ear collects and carries vibrations (sound) to the middle ear where it is amplified allowing the inner ear to hear the noise sending it to the brain. To control the amount of noise exposure workers experience regulations were made. The General Application Regulations 2007, Chapter 1 of Part 5: Control of Noise at Work sets out the legal noise
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The legislation states that employers should provide a safe work environment and provide for all needs concerning their health. Therefore in consideration with noise and sound an employer must control the noise level employees are exposed to and inform them and provide them with noise cancelling and ear protection equipment when levels rise above the legal requirement (80dB). The European Communities (Protection of Workers) (Exposure to Noise) Regulations, 1990 (S.I. No. 157 of 1990) requires that a noise assessment should be carried out, reducing sound at its source and provide hearing tests for all employees.
Hospitals are known for their daily hustle and bustle of constant moving, noise and assistance, there is always something happening. High levels of noise pollution (higher than 80 dB) in hospitals interfere with nurse’s communication leading to increased accidents and …show more content…
Nursing is known as a stressful but rewarding career. In nursing there is a lot of stressors “A physical or psychological stimulus, which threatens an individual’s psychological well-being” ().
“Stressful events can reduce the body’s defences against disease. Stress can therefore increase the likelihood of illness.” (Holmes & Masuda, 1972)
Causes: As stated above noise in the workplace can cause stress but it is not a major stressor. However the main cause of stress at work would be the conditions of the work place i.e. if the hospital is overcrowded a nurse would be impacted on this and feel stress as there is more treatments need to be done but insufficient time and personnel. How demanding the job is and how \it is affecting the workers life outside of work. Nursing is an over demanding occupation, fast paced and constantly changing. As a nurse you could have no same task as the day before or have a totally new
The legislation states that employers should provide a safe work environment and provide for all needs concerning their health. Therefore in consideration with noise and sound an employer must control the noise level employees are exposed to and inform them and provide them with noise cancelling and ear protection equipment when levels rise above the legal requirement (80dB). The European Communities (Protection of Workers) (Exposure to Noise) Regulations, 1990 (S.I. No. 157 of 1990) requires that a noise assessment should be carried out, reducing sound at its source and provide hearing tests for all employees.
Hospitals are known for their daily hustle and bustle of constant moving, noise and assistance, there is always something happening. High levels of noise pollution (higher than 80 dB) in hospitals interfere with nurse’s communication leading to increased accidents and …show more content…
Nursing is known as a stressful but rewarding career. In nursing there is a lot of stressors “A physical or psychological stimulus, which threatens an individual’s psychological well-being” ().
“Stressful events can reduce the body’s defences against disease. Stress can therefore increase the likelihood of illness.” (Holmes & Masuda, 1972)
Causes: As stated above noise in the workplace can cause stress but it is not a major stressor. However the main cause of stress at work would be the conditions of the work place i.e. if the hospital is overcrowded a nurse would be impacted on this and feel stress as there is more treatments need to be done but insufficient time and personnel. How demanding the job is and how \it is affecting the workers life outside of work. Nursing is an over demanding occupation, fast paced and constantly changing. As a nurse you could have no same task as the day before or have a totally new