The present generation and coming generation have to solve three grave problems namely population, poverty and pollution. Pollution is the most dangerous problem and Noise pollution is the one of them. The Noise Pollution is a type of energy pollution in which distracting, irritating, or damaging sounds are freely audible.

1. NOISE
DR. RAHUL B. PANDIT
FACULTY OF NURSING
SASSOON GENERAL HOSPITAL,
PUNE

2.  The present generation and coming generation
have to solve three grave problems namely
population, poverty and pollution.
 Pollution is the most dangerous problem and
Noise pollution is the one of them.
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INTRODUCTION

3.  The word “Noise” comes from the latin word
Nausea meaning sea sickness.
“ Noise is defined as unwanted sound”
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INTRODUCTION

4. Sound Noise
Sound is a waves which
please the listener
For example: Music
A sound waves which
cause pain, irritation and
distraction is Noise
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INTRODUCTION

5.  The Noise Pollution is a type of energy
pollution in which distracting, irritating, or
damaging sounds are freely audible.
 Noise pollution contaminants are not physical
particles, but rather waves that interfere with
naturally occurring waves of a similar type in
the same environment.
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NOISE POLLUTION

6. In simple words,
Noise Pollution can be defined as the
excess of sound that disrupts the normal
conditions of the environment in a certain
area.
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DEFINITION

7. There are two type of sources
 Industrial Source
a) Big machine sound
b) Railway/Aircraft
 Non-industrial source
a) Natural
b) Manmade – Road traffic/construction
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SOURCES OF NOISE
POLLUTION

8.  Sound pressure
 Frequency
 Duration
 Time of the day
 Location
 Intermittency
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CHARACTERISTICS OF NOISE

9.  Continuous
 Variable or Intermittent
 Impulse or Impact Kinds of noise
 Chemical Noise
 Instrumental Noise.
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KINDS OF NOISE

10.  Poor Urban Planning
 Sounds from Motor Vehicles
 Sounds from Musical Instruments
 Car Alarms
 Office Equipment
 Factory Machinery
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CAUSES OF NOISE POLLUTION

11.  Construction Work
 Barking Animals
 Appliances
 Audio Instruments
 Loud Speakers
 Noise Created by People.
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CAUSES OF NOISE POLLUTION

12.  Hearing Impairment
 Interference with Spoken Communication
 Decrease in Efficiency
 Lack of Concentration
 Fatigue
 Sleep Disturbances
 Cardiovascular Disturbances.
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EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION

13.  Disturbance in Mental Health
 Impaired Task Performance
 Negative Social Behavior and Annoyance
reactions
 Abortion
 Abnormal Fetus
 Temporary or Permanent Deafness
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EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION

14.  High Blood Pressure
 Heart Attack
 Cancer
 Asthma
 Coughing and wheezing
 Deafness
 Annoyance
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DISEASES CAUSED BY NOISE
POLLUTION

15.  Stress
 Anxiety
 Reduced lung development
 Bronchitis
 Insomnia
 Arterious Clerosis
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DISEASES CAUSED BY NOISE
POLLUTION

17.  Control at Source
 Control in the Transmission Path
 Using Protective Equipment
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CONTROL OF NOISE POLLUTION

18.  Reducing the Noise Levels from Domestic Sectors
 Maintenance of Automobiles
 Use of Economic instruments
 Control over Vibrations
 Low Voice Speaking
 Prohibition on Usage of loudspeakers
 Selection of Machinery
 Maintenance of Machines 18
CONTROL AT SOURCE

19.  Installation of Barriers
 Installation of Panels and Enclosures
 Green Belt development
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CONTROL IN THE
TRANSMISSION PATH

20.  Job Rotation
 Exposure Reduction
 Hearing Protection
 Protection at the Receiver End
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USING PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

21.  Sound insulation
 Sound Absorption
 Vibration Damping
 Vibration Isolation
 Urban Planning
 Public Education and Awareness
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NOISE CONTROL TECHNIQUES

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