Implications and Prevention of Noise Hazards on Board Ships

  • Neeru Kapoor
  • Kumar Vyonkesh Mani
  • Bhuvnesh Kumar
  • Shashi Bala Singh
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dlsj.3.12910
Keywords: Noise, Carbogen, Hearing thresholds, Temporary threshold shift

Abstract

Seafarers are exposed to intense noise due to running of powerful gas turbines present in the engine room and in other compartments due to the operation of various sub systems that adversely affect their hearing acuity and proficiency. A large body of persons is employed in the Shipping industry and it is of paramount importance to preserve and promote health in the work place. Hence, this particular study was undertaken with a view to precisely quantify the noise levels associated with the operation of turbine engines and examine the impact of exposure on hearing sensitivity of the individuals. The preventive measures that can control the adverse effects like the use of ear defenders, and, supplementation of carbogen, a mixture of 5% CO2 and 95% O2 were examined

Author Biographies

Neeru Kapoor

Dr Neeru Kapoor obtained her PhD from Panjab University,
Chandigarh. Currently working as Head of the Occupational
Health Division at DRDO-Defence Institute of Physiology
and Allied Sciences, Delhi. She has spearheaded research on
hazards and ameliorating processes impacting human health
and performance in noisy occupational environments and
successfully pioneered indigenous design and development
of efficacious interventions for safeguarding the hearing and
optimize performance of our troops/soldiers

Kumar Vyonkesh Mani

Mr Kumar Vyonkesh Mani did his MSc (Physics) from
University of Delhi, Delhi. Presently working as a Scientist
‘D’ in Occupational Health Group at DRDO-Defence Institute
of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Delhi. His research includes
assessment of occupational noise and RF exposure to defence
personnel and development of suitable protective devices.

Bhuvnesh Kumar
Dr Bhuvnesh Kumar, obtained his PhD (Veterinary Medicine)

from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,
Pantnagar (Uttarakhand). Presently working as Scientist ‘G’
and Director, DRDO-Defence Institute of Physiology and
Allied Sciences, Delhi. Earlier he was Project Director of Low
Intensity Conflicts to Counter Terrorism and Insurgency, and
the Director, Project Monitoring at Directorate of General Life
Sciences, DRDO HQrs, and Director, DIHAR.

Shashi Bala Singh

Dr Shashi Bala Singh, obtained her PhD (Human Physiology)
from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and
DSc from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Currently working
as Distinguished Scientist and DRDO-Director General, Life
Sciences She was conferred with the DRDO Scientist of the
Year Award, in 2010.

Published
2018-06-25
How to Cite
Kapoor, N., Mani, K., Kumar, B., & Singh, S. (2018). Implications and Prevention of Noise Hazards on Board Ships. Defence Life Science Journal, 3(3), 231-237. https://doi.org/10.14429/dlsj.3.12910
Issue
Vol 3 No 3 (2018): Extreme Environment: Occupational Challenges and Interventions
Section
Special Issue Paper

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