Infrasound

Gierke, H. E. von; Parker, Donald E.

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-66082-5_14

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“…Infrasound can be sensed as vibrations of the eardrum (Nixon, 1974) or the skin (Cole et al, 1966;von Gierke and Parker, 1976). Although sounds below 20-30 Hz are not heard, humans report that when intensities reach approximately 125 dB, the eardrum feels as though it is being massaged at the frequency of stimulation.…”

Section: Evidence Supporting Infrasound's Effectivenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Lack of Effects on Goal-Directed Behavior of High-Intensity Infrasound in a Resonant Reverberant Chamber

Cook¹,

Sherry²,

Brown³

et al. 2001

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Section: Evidence Supporting Infrasound's Effectivenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Lack of Effects on Goal-Directed Behavior of High-Intensity Infrasound in a Resonant Reverberant Chamber

Cook¹,

Sherry²,

Brown³

et al. 2001

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“…Neither of these two physical agents approached intense enough levels to cause health effects according to recent research findings and evaluation criteria. [10][11][12] Corps employees at the power plant have received audiometric tests in the past. However, the hearing test program has been sporadic with large time gaps between the tests.…”

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confidence: 99%

Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-92-0243-2377, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ozark Power Plant, Ozark, Arkansas.

1994

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“…Walking, jogging, and swimming all produce infrasound that has been measured at levels up to 140 dB. 48 …”

Section: Infrasoundmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The nonauditory responses have been described as an apparent gentle massage of the tympanic membrane through pressure build-up to a sensation of pain. 48 The auditory sensation is frequently described as a chugging or motorboat sound. This auditory component is the result of nonlinear distortion products produced by the middle ear.…”

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Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-89-364-2202, ARMCO Advanced Materials Corporation, Butler, Pennsylvania.

Tubbs¹,

Moss²,

Fleeger³

1992

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Air samples for trace metals, free silica, and respirable dust were collected from workers in the melt shop. Additionally, evaluations of the infrasound, audible noise, ultraviolet radiation, visible radiation, infrared radiation, and electromagnetic field strengths in the melt shop, URA furnace, and an electrical substation were conducted during the survey. The results of the air samples for trace metals collected in the melt shop revealed that the NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits for chromium VI and manganese were exceeded. Additionally, air samples exceeding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) action level for lead were collected during the survey. The radiofrequency radiation measurements at the URA furnace and the visible radiation levels near the electric arc furnaces in the melt shop were found to exceed the appropriate evaluation criteria. The air samples collected for all other trace metals, respirable free silica, and respirable dust were less than the evaluation criteria. Levels of ultraviolet radiation, electromagnetic radiation, or ultrasound which were measured during the survey period were all below applicable exposure criteria.Based on the results of measurements performed during the Health Hazard Evaluation, NIOSH investigators have determined that a health hazard existed during the survey period. The hazards to employees are from the excessive airborne levels of hexavalent chromium, manganese, and lead found in the melt shop. Additionally, the high levels of optical radiation measured at distances less than 30 feet from the electric arc furnaces pose a potential hazard to unprotected workers who work in close proximity to the furnaces. Finally, the radiofrequency radiation exposures measured at the URA furnace represent a health hazard to nearby workers. Recommendations are offered which will alleviate these potential health hazards to workers and for medical and environmental surveillance programs. KEYWORDS:SIC 3312 [Steel Works, Blast Furnaces (Including Coke Ovens), and Rolling Mills], chromium, lead, manganese, optical radiation, radiofrequency radiation, electromagnetic radiation, infrasound, noise.This Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) report and any recommendations made herein are for the specific facility evaluated and may not be universally applicable. Any recommendations made are not to be considered as final statements of NIOSH policy or of any agency or individual involved.Additional HHE reports are available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports This Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) report and any recommendations made herein are for the specific facility evaluated and may not be universally applicable. Any recommendations made are not to be considered as final statements of NIOSH policy or of any agency or individual involved.Additional HHE reports are available at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports This Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) report and any recommendations made herein are for the specific facility evaluated and may not be universally applicable. Any ...

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Infrasound

Cited by 18 publications

References 25 publications

Lack of Effects on Goal-Directed Behavior of High-Intensity Infrasound in a Resonant Reverberant Chamber

Lack of Effects on Goal-Directed Behavior of High-Intensity Infrasound in a Resonant Reverberant Chamber

Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-92-0243-2377, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ozark Power Plant, Ozark, Arkansas.

Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-89-364-2202, ARMCO Advanced Materials Corporation, Butler, Pennsylvania.

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