Noise exposure of music teachers

Authors

  • Alberto Behar Sensory Communications Group, Inst. of Biomaterials/Biomed. Eng., University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Rd., Toronto, Ont., M5S 3G9, Canada
  • Ewen MacDonald Sensory Communications Group, Inst. of Biomaterials/Biomed. Eng., University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Rd., Toronto, Ont., M5S 3G9, Canada
  • Jason Lee Sensory Communications Group, Inst. of Biomaterials/Biomed. Eng., University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Rd., Toronto, Ont., M5S 3G9, Canada
  • Richard Cui Sensory Communications Group, Inst. of Biomaterials/Biomed. Eng., University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Rd., Toronto, Ont., M5S 3G9, Canada
  • Hans Kunov Sensory Communications Group, Inst. of Biomaterials/Biomed. Eng., University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Rd., Toronto, Ont., M5S 3G9, Canada
  • Willy Wong Sensory Communications Group, Inst. of Biomaterials/Biomed. Eng., University of Toronto, 4 Taddle Creek Rd., Toronto, Ont., M5S 3G9, Canada

Keywords:

Audition, Ear protectors, Natural frequencies, Occupational risks, Sound recording, Students, Teaching, Noise exposure levels

Abstract

Measurement of noise exposure levels from single activities (classes) such as rehearsing of bands or teaching a theory was performed. The choice to focus on an activity was made since the 'activity' was more easily defined than determining a 'typical' day for music teachers. The physical environment, the number of students involved and activity duration were recorded. Results suggested that hearing protection was needed depending on the schedule of the music teacher.

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Published

2002-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Behar A, MacDonald E, Lee J, Cui R, Kunov H, Wong W. Noise exposure of music teachers. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2002 Sep. 1 [cited 2023 Jun. 3];30(3):120-1. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1484

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 3 (2002)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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