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Contents

Noise

Introduction to Noise 5-1
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5
Effects of Exposure to Noise

1
Noise Terminology 5-3
Assessment of Noise Exposure 5-4
Basic Noise Control Measures 5-7
Hearing Protection 5-9
Role of Health Surveillance 5-11

Vibration

Vibration Meaning 5-12
Effects of Exposure to Vibration 5-12
Assessment of Vibration Exposure 5-13
Vibration Exposure Standards 5-13
Basic Vibration Control Measures 5-14
Role of Health Surveillance 5-15

Radiation

1
Introduction to Radiation
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6
5
Types of Radiation 5-16
Non-Ionising Radiation and Health Effects 5-16
Ionising Radiation and Health Effects 5-17
Radiation Protection Strategies 5-22
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Role of Monitoring and Health Surveillance

Mental Ill-Health

The Prevalence of Mental Ill Health Within the Workplace 5-23
Common Types of Mental Ill Health 5-23
Work Related Mental Ill Health 5-25
Control Measures 5-26

Violence at Work

Violence Meaning & Types 5-28
Risk Factors 5-28
Control Measures 5-29