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Noise annoyance due to construction worksites
Rostam Golmohammadi1, Heidar Mohammadi, Hadi Bayat
1Department of Occupational Hygiene, School of Public Health and Research Center for Health Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran. golmohamadi@umsha.ac.ir.
Journal of Research in Health Sciences
|October 1, 2013
Summary
Construction noise significantly annoys residents, causing sleep disturbance and distraction. Ambient noise levels in residential areas frequently exceed safe limits, highlighting the need for better noise control strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Occupational Health
- Urban Planning
Background:
- Noise pollution poses risks to human health.
- Construction activities are a significant source of noise pollution.
- Noise annoyance affects both construction workers and nearby residents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess noise annoyance from construction worksites among residents in Hamadan City, Iran.
- To identify the primary sources of construction noise and their impact on residents' well-being.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 20 construction worksites and 140 residents.
- Noise levels were measured using a calibrated sound level meter.
- A noise annoyance questionnaire was used to evaluate resident experiences.
Main Results:
- 87.1% of subjects reported very high noise annoyance.
- Average ambient noise levels were 74.57±7.12 dB(A), exceeding recommended limits for residential areas.
- Key issues included sleep disturbance, difficulty reading, and distraction, with significant links to floor of residence and ambient noise levels.
Conclusions:
- Construction activities are a major contributor to ambient noise and significant noise annoyance for nearby residents.
- High noise annoyance levels necessitate stricter noise control measures at construction sites.
- Addressing construction noise is crucial for improving the quality of life in urban residential areas.
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