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Blog Overview Blogger Profiles Event Calendar You can also visit our other sites: EmployeeWellness.ca WellnessFair.ca Workplace Wellness Info on NaturalHealthcare.ca	\| Share: \| more Noise annoys in the workplace From ringing phones to humming photocopiers to colleagues’ voices, today’s workers are subjected to a cacophony of sounds at work – and that adds tension to those already feeling stressed out. The U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Communication Disorders says that comfortable hearing levels should be under 60 decibels. Here is a list of decibel levels for a few workplace sounds: 50-65: Normal conversation in an office 60: Background music 70: Conversation in a loud voice 80: Ringing telephone 90: Shouting: Something that has been a source of problems for workplaces is work station design. More organizations are going for the open-concept. However, the open-concept work environment only worsens the noise problem. The materials that are being used for work stations now reflect noise instead of absorbing it, something that is a major distraction and problem for employees. Tips for reducing noise in the workplace: Employers: Do a sound audit. Develop a workplace respect policy Soundproof your space. Provide quiet rooms Allow staff to tune out with headphones. Group staff according to the work they do. Employees: Use your inside voice. Ask for help if noise becomes a constant source of irritation. Silence your cellphone. Use headphones Statistics around noise in the workplace: 21%of U.S employees say speakerphones and cellphone ring tones are a major pet peeve. 18% of British employees state people who talk loudly on the phone are one of the most annoying workplace behaviours. 71% of employees want music to be played in the workplace. 85% of employees say they are happier when they are listening to music in the workplace 62% of employees say listening to music makes them feel as though they are more productive. 13% of employees say listening to music at work is not professional. Posted by: suhujitha on 2010-06-09 11:50:16 Subscribe to the feed Direct Link to this post Next post: Getting enough sleep could help prevent type 2 diabetes 2013-06-19 09:39:44 Other posts tagged noise, workplace environment: · [Dyslexic adults have more trouble if background noise levels are high] · [Workplace noise-related hearing loss affects sleep quality] · [Persistently noisy workplace more than doubles heart disease risk] · [Study shows tranquil scenes have positive impact on brain] · [Best workplace list] · [Four-in-ten say they do not fit in at workplace] · [Five Strategies for Dealing with Workplace Depression] · [What to do when workplace tensions turn violent] · [Teens Must Know Workplace Rights] Don't forget: there is a search box on every page! Recent Posts: Getting enough sleep could help prevent type 2 diabetes Extending the hours of sleep can improve men use insulin more effectively, thereby reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes Posted by: danica on 2013-06-19 09:39:44 Study examines impact of workplace, financial stress on health behaviours Studies highlight the negative impact workplace and financial stress can have on health behaviours Posted by: danica on 2013-06-18 10:48:12 Study suggests higher-activity jobs tied to sleep extremes Workers in jobs that are more physically demanding tend to be either shorter sleepers (fewer than 6 hours a night) or longer sleepers (longer than 9 hours) Posted by: danica on 2013-06-17 10:10:36 Depression indicators predict work disabilty more than disease activity or response to therapy Focus on well-being could keep patients with arthritis in workforce, when a single depression statement identified those patients more likely to request disability pension Posted by: danica on 2013-06-14 09:48:21 Universal paid sick leave reduces spread of flu Universal access to paid sick days would reduce flu cases in the workplace by nearly 6% and estimated it to be more effective for small, compared to large, workplaces Posted by: danica on 2013-06-14 09:11:22 View Your Cart? Call us for more information: In Toronto and Area call 647.723.6381 or call 1.866.395.8904 Toll-free. Dial answer group (ext) 3. \| Share: \| more Check out our Amazon Reading List!	Who has used Wellergize Products and Services? Seneca College, for one. Ask us how we can help your organization. Tweets by @wellergize
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