Academic Catalog

ES513 EFFECTS OF NOISE AND VIBRATION IN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Course Code: 5610513
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(0-3)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Engineering Sciences
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Noise and vibration at work, their main sources; principal risk groups; Effects of noise and vibration (whole body and hand arm vibration) on workers; measurement methods, evaluation and management of workplace noise and vibration; assessment of legislations and directives and their implementation in practice; combined effect of noise, vibration and other workplace environmental effects including temperature extremes; Preventive measures