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Effects Linked To Noise Exposure

From BRD Noise & Vibration Control, Inc.

Employees exposed to excessive in-plant industrial noise may be at risk to suffer a variety of physiological and psychological consequences. Other intangible effects have also been hypothesized to be caused by stress associated with noise exposure. Prevention of hearing loss is the focus of hearing

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