3 results match your criteria: "Allied Health Sciences School of Polytechnic Institute of Porto[Affiliation]"
Sound Levels and Risk Perceptions of Music Students During Classes.
J Toxicol Environ Health A
September 2015
a Department of Environmental Health , Research Centre on Health and Environment, Allied Health Sciences School of Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia , Portugal.
It is well recognized that professional musicians are at risk of hearing damage due to the exposure to high sound pressure levels during music playing. However, it is important to recognize that the musicians' exposure may start early in the course of their training as students in the classroom and at home. Studies regarding sound exposure of music students and their hearing disorders are scarce and do not take into account important influencing variables.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultilevel model of safety climate for furniture industries.
Work
December 2016
R&D Centro Algoritmi, Engineering School, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal.
Background: Furniture companies can analyze their safety status using quantitative measures. However, the data needed are not always available and the number of accidents is under-reported. Safety climate scales may be an alternative.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluation of the noise exposure of symphonic orchestra musicians.
Noise Health
May 2014
Department of Environmental Health, Research Centre on Environment and Health, Allied Health Sciences School of Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the noise exposure of musicians in a symphonic orchestra to assess their risk of hearing loss, using the ISO 9612:2009 methodology.
- Musicians, especially those in brass, woodwind, and percussion, were found to encounter noise levels exceeding 85 dB (A), with percussionists experiencing peak levels up to 135 dB (C).
- The findings highlight the need for standardized guidelines across countries to better monitor and manage noise exposure for musicians, considering factors like instrument, repertoire, and position.