Making the right noises

摘要

Hearing loss is considered one of the most common occupational diseases. Long term exposure to adverse noise levels can contribute to noise induced hearing loss. Also, inappropriate noise levels within seafarer spaces can interfere with concentration, thought and decision making processes, disrupt sleep, and cause fatigue. However, noise levels onboard a maritime vessel are one of the few seafarer habitability considerations that can be vastly improved if addressed early in the design process.