@article {Alexandrou:2016:0736-2935:3150,
title = "A Quantitative Evaluation of Occupational Noise Exposure in Marine and Mining",
journal = "INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings",
parent_itemid = "infobike://ince/incecp",
publishercode ="ince",
year = "2016",
volume = "253",
number = "5",
publication date ="2016-08-21T00:00:00",
pages = "3150-3160",
itemtype = "ARTICLE",
issn = "0736-2935",
url = "https://ince.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/ince/incecp/2016/00000253/00000005/art00033",
author = "Alexandrou, Vasos",
abstract = "Occupational noise is one of the most prominent health risks that many workforces are exposed to, and regular noise monitoring forms part of the prudent processes conducted by industry to determine noise exposure for personnel. Vipac Engineers & Scientists Ltd has conducted noise
dosimetry of over 650 samples spanning a 4 year period, across two key industries - Marine and Mining. Noise Dosimetry was conducted over typical shift lengths, including extended shift lengths greater than 8 hours, which is common amongst these industries. A quantitative review from a representative
sample of Marine Vessels and Mines has provided an evidence-based dataset on which a statistical analysis has been conducted. This review assesses 8 hour and extended shift adjusted average noise levels for Similar Exposure Groups against the Noise Exposure Limits set in the WHS Legislation
and internationally recognised standards and guidelines. A qualitative review of industry specific improvements, deficiencies and recommendations across both industries is discussed. Practical noise control measures have also been derived to improve noise control practices across both industries
and provide a quieter future for Marine and Mining personnel.",
}