Transcription of CONTRACT RESEARCH REPORT 343/2001
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HSEH ealth & SafetyExecutiveDamage to human hearingby airborne soundof very high frequencyor ultrasonic frequencyPrepared by the Institute of Sound and Vibration Researchfor the Health and Safety ExecutiveCONTRACT RESEARCH REPORT343/2001 HSEH ealth & SafetyExecutiveDamage to human hearingby airborne soundof very high frequencyor ultrasonic frequencyB W LawtonResearch FellowInstitute of Sound and Vibration ResearchUniversity of SouthamptonHighfieldSouthamptonSO17 1 BJUnited KingdomThis literature review examines the audiological, occupational hygiene and industrial safety literatureon the subjective and auditory effects of audible sound in the very high frequency range (10-20 kHz)and also in the inaudible ultrasonic range (greater than 20 kHz, generally thought to be the upperfrequency limit of young normal hearing). Exposure limits have been proposed, with the intent ofavoiding any subjective effects and any auditory effects, in any exposed individuals.
HSE Health & Safety Executive Damage to human hearing by airborne sound of very high frequency or ultrasonic frequency Prepared by the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research
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