New research blows the whistle on noise hazards in sports venues
Two papers published in the January issue of Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH) address noise hazards in a work environment not usually studied for noise hazards: sports venues.
Noise controls are often enforced only when workers have been exposed to noise levels beyond recognized standards, and only in workplaces and industries known for frequent noise exposure, such as manufacturing and construction. However, high noise levels in any workplace put employees at risk for noise-induced hearing loss, including nontraditional fields such as sports arenas and venues.