Effect of noise on the health of bus drivers Sir, The article on the effect of noise on the health of bus drivers is very interesting.[1] Bruno et al. noted that “bus drivers have considerable level of noise annoyance and some health effects are perceived.”[1] In fact, there is no doubt that noise annoyance is an important problem for the bus driver, affecting their health. However, there are several conditions that can co-contribute to the problems among the studied drivers. The underlying diseases and psychological problems, the socioeconomic background, and the workplace environment should also be considered. In addition, some drivers might have additional health risk behaviors such as alcoholic drinking and tobacco use. There is no doubt that noise should be considered as an important factor destroying health of the bus drivers; but, it is not the only problem. Finally, as an extra solution to solve the problem, “a redesigned workstation” Access this article online Quick Response Code:
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can also be proposed as an effective method for reducing psychological stress of bus drivers due to exposure to noise and environmental insults.[2] An interesting solution to solve the problem is “buying buses with a rear engine.”
Viroj Wiwantikit Hainan Medical University, Hainan, China
Address for correspondence: Prof. Viroj Wiwantikit, Hainan Medical University, Hainan, China. E-mail: [email protected]
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Bruno PS, Marcos QR, Amanda C, Paulo ZH. Annoyance evaluation and the effect of noise on the health of bus drivers. Noise Health 2013;15:301-6. Göbel M, Springer J, Scherff J. Stress and strain of short haul bus drivers: psychophysiology as a design oriented method for analysis. Ergonomics 1998;41:563-80.
DOI: 10.4103/1463-1741.137066
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How to cite this article: Wiwantikit V. Effect of noise on the health of bus drivers. Noise Health 2014;16:249.
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Website: www.noiseandhealth.org
can also be proposed as an effective method for reducing psychological stress of bus drivers due to exposure to noise and environmental insults.[2] An interesting solution to solve the problem is “buying buses with a rear engine.”
Viroj Wiwantikit Hainan Medical University, Hainan, China
Address for correspondence: Prof. Viroj Wiwantikit, Hainan Medical University, Hainan, China. E-mail: [email protected]
References 1. 2.
Bruno PS, Marcos QR, Amanda C, Paulo ZH. Annoyance evaluation and the effect of noise on the health of bus drivers. Noise Health 2013;15:301-6. Göbel M, Springer J, Scherff J. Stress and strain of short haul bus drivers: psychophysiology as a design oriented method for analysis. Ergonomics 1998;41:563-80.
DOI: 10.4103/1463-1741.137066
249
PubMed ID:
How to cite this article: Wiwantikit V. Effect of noise on the health of bus drivers. Noise Health 2014;16:249.
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Source of Support: Nil. Conflict of Interest: None declared.
Noise & Health, July-August 2014, Volume 16:71, 249-249
Copyright of Noise & Health is the property of Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use.
