Evaluation noise pollution and its effect on health employees in University of Kufa - presidency building

Abstract

The noisiness consider one of contaminants that affect the Civilian Society institutions .Noise is also a type of pollution and impacts on our health and wellness. This study was carried out at the University of Kufa - Presidency Building to show the level of noise pollution in different departments,  by using sound level meter. The departments chosen for the study were 11 locations in University of Kufa - Presidency Building. The findings of the present study reported that the highest mean (L_Aeq) and maximum sound level (L_max) during morning time belonged to reception in university of Kufa - Presidency Building. Furthermore, lowest mean (L_Aeq) , minimum sound levels readings during morning time in assistant president office. In addition, the results demonstrated that the highest mean (L_Aeq)  and maximum sound level in files and electronic documentation department and the lowest mean (L_Aeq)  and minimum sound level readings in assistant president office. On the other hand, the questionnaire survey results showed that The result found higher prevalence of symptoms such as headache (50 %) , (48%) tiredness and (37%) annoyance among in employees of Kufa - Presidency Building. Therefore Acts and regulations concerning noise pollution should be strictly adopted and sustainable methods.