The first step in dealing with noise in the workplace is to identify the nature, processes, and areas where excessive noise exposure occurs, regardless of the use of hearing protection. In this study, the intensity of noise emitted by lawnmowers operated by groundskeepers in Abeokuta, Nigeria, was measured and evaluated under the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommended workplace exposure limit using a digital noise meter (Model Benetech GM 1351). The study observed a range of 85.78-90.55 dBA for an 8-hour TWA. The lawnmowers evaluated were 100% unsafe for noise exposure at work. This, therefore, required the effective use of personal protective equipment by workers to protect their hearing.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering (Other) |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | September 30, 2023 |
Acceptance Date | September 12, 2023 |
Published in Issue | Year 2023 Volume: 18 Issue: 3 |
“Journal of International Environmental Application and Science”