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[Noise and communal dining facilities].

C Cannella1, S Meconi, A Percoco

  • 1Ist. di Scienza dell'Alimentazione, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza.

Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|January 5, 2001
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Environmental noise pollution, particularly in dining areas, poses health risks affecting hearing and other bodily systems. Stricter regulations and technological solutions are needed to mitigate noise exposure and improve diner well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Acoustics
  • Occupational Safety

Context:

  • Noise pollution is a significant environmental concern with adverse effects on human health and equipment functionality.
  • Communal eating areas generate noise from machinery, equipment, and human voices, typically ranging from 60 to 80 dB.
  • Existing regulations, including D.Lgs n.277/1991 and D.P.C.M. 1/3/1991 & 21/5/1999, address noise exposure in various settings, including public places like restaurants.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the sources and impact of noise in communal eating areas.
  • To evaluate current noise regulations and their effectiveness in protecting public health.
  • To propose interventions for noise reduction in restaurants.

Summary:

  • Noise, defined as unwanted sound, can reach harmful levels (e.g., 130 dB causing pain) and negatively impact human health, including auditory (hypoacusis) and non-auditory systems (cardiovascular, muscular, digestive) via the nervous system.

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  • Noise in restaurants originates from cooking machinery, equipment handling, and human voices, creating discomfort between 60-80 dB.
  • Current Italian legislation provides a framework for noise control, but specific regulations for public places like restaurants may require stricter limits (proposed <105 dB).

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the health risks associated with noise exposure in dining environments, affecting both staff and diners.
    • Emphasizes the need for stricter legal noise limits and improved building planning to reduce noise levels.
    • Advocates for technological interventions to mitigate the auditive and extra-auditive effects of noise, promoting psycho-physical well-being.