Abstract
Noise exposure, hearing loss and the other associated health effects are carefully monitored issue in industries. However, there are some occupations where noise exposure goes unchecked. The purpose of this research project was to measure the personal noise levels bartenders and other employees of bars were exposed to in popular venues in Richmond, Kentucky. Noise surveys were conducted in four bars which attract the college age crowd. Surveys were conducted on evenings when the specific bars are known to attract the large crowd. The bars were found to have a noise range of 90 dBA-101 dBA. All recorded noise levels exceeded regulations and required hearing protection for the employees, yet none were observed. There is a wide variety of options that the bars can explore to reduce the noise levels; for both the purpose of compliance and protection of employee health.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 5-8-2013
Mentor
Donald G. Brown
Mentor Department Affiliation
Environmental Health Science
Access Options
Restricted Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Environmental Health Science
Recommended Citation
Luther, Whitney, "Noise Exposure in Richmond, Kentucky" (2013). Honors Theses. 74.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/74