Med. Pr. 2001;52(2) |
Revised maximum admissible intensity (MAI) values for infrasonic noise in work environment |
Nowelizacja wartości najwyższych dopuszczalnych natężeń (NDN) hałasu infradźwiękowego w środowisku pracy |
M. Pawlaczyk-Łuszczyńska, D. Augustyńska, A. Kaczmarska-Kozłowska, M. śliwińska-Kowalska, M. Kameduła |
Abstract
A short review of infrasound sources is presented. The measuring methods and occupational exposure limits for infrasonic noise (infrasound) are described. The amended Polish regulations on maximum admissible intensity (MAI) values for infrasonic noise in work environment and proposals of exposure limits for workers at particular risk (i.e. pregnant women and juveniles) are discussed. Med Pr 2001; 52; 1; 119-123.Key words
infrasound, infrasonic noise, source of occupational exposure, measurement method, exposure limits