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Low-level office noise can increase ergo risks.
Publication: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries Publication Date: 01-MAR-01 |
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COPYRIGHT 2001 CTD News
Low-level noise in open-style offices can result in higher stress levels among employees, which may result in increased musculoskeletal disorders, according to a new study by a Cornell University environ mental psychologist.
The study, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology, also found that experienced workers in mildly noisy office environments make fewer ergonomic adjustments to their workstations than do workers in quiet offices.
"These findings suggest that even moderate noise levels in the workplace can contribute significantly to health problems such as heart disease, due to elevated...
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