Analysis of annoyance caused by infrasound and low-frequency noise during mental work

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Authors

  • Anna KACZMARSKA Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute, Department of Vibroacoustic Hazards
  • Anna ŁUCZAK Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute, Department of Ergonomics

Abstract

This paper presents the results of low-frequency noise (LFN) annoyance tests in laboratory conditions on a model workstation conceptual mental work. Group of volunteers: 60 persons (30 women and 30 men) participated in the experiment consisting in completing psychological tests in three different acoustic conditions. The tests results have shown significant differences in subjective assessment of noise annoyance depending on the gender and reactivity level of surveyed persons.

Keywords:

infrasound, low-frequency noise, annoyance, working environment

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