Noise control in mining / M. A. Ramlu.

1. Adverse health effects of noise
1.1 Hearing loss
1.2 Interference with social communication
1.3 Annoyance
1.4 Sleep disturbance/interference
1.5 Cardiovascular diseases

2. Sound and noise basic principles, definitions, and terminology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Major sources of noise
2.3 Types of noise
2.4 Sound field
2.5 Sound wave characteristics
etc.

3. Noise control
3.1 Principles of noise control
3.2 Noise control measures

4. Noise control in the mining industry
4.1 Major operating equipment noise sources in surface and underground mines
4.2 Examples of noise control in mining
4.3 Preparation plants/mills/processing plants

5. Instrumentation and measurement
5.1 Basic instruments and use

6. Audiometry

7. Hearing conservation
7.1 The hearing mechanism and hearing loss
7.2 Noise measurements
7.3 Engineering and administrative controls
7.4 Audiometric testing
7.5 Hearing protection
etc.

8. Personal hearing protection devices
8.1 Passive hearing protectors
8.2 Noise reduction rating
8.3 Acceptance, use, care, and maintenance of hearing protectors

9. The occupational health and safety management system
9.1 Safety, health, and welfare legislation for mines, including gas and oil mines in India

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