Noise is any kind of sound, especially one that is undesired, unpleasant or disturbing. Noise pollution refers to persistent noise at a given location, such as home, work place or a geographic area. While ambient noise pollution is an issue that often goes unnoticed, its impacts build over time. Routine exposure to noise has adverse impacts on human health and well-being. These include sleep disturbance, cardiovascular diseases, annoyance and other mental health issues, decreased cognitive performance, hearing impairment and hearing loss.(1-3) As a result of industrialization, globalization and urbanization, more people are exposed to noise pollution now than ever before. Noise pollution is a persistent problem in the fashion and textile industry, especially in spinning and weaving mills. Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) has long been one of the many occupational health hazards for global textile workers, millions of whom are daily exposed to noise levels that consistently exceed permissible limits. The sector also contributes significantly to ambient noise pollution in industrial and urban areas, through noisy operations and traffic noise linked to distribution and the growing number of home deliveries and returns.(1-7)
NOISE POLLUTION
