The complex, dynamic, and continually changing nature of construction work has been
recognized as an important contributor to the high rates of injuries and fatalities in the …

This report is one of three synthesis documents produced via an integrated assessment (IA)
that aims to increase understanding of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in …

This review was conducted to address three questions related to recreational sound
exposure:(1) what criteria are used to determine noise exposure limits,(2) are there …

Background: Tens of millions of Americans suffer from a range of adverse health outcomes
due to noise exposure, including heart disease and hearing loss. Reducing environmental …

Three hundred thirty-eight noise exposure samples were collected from 133 construction
workers employed in 4 construction trades: carpenters, laborers, ironworkers, and operating …

Background Evidence is needed on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in various types of
environmental samples and on the estimated transmission risks in non-healthcare settings …

Effective hearing conservation programs in the construction industry are rare. Where
programs are present, they often rely on workers' use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) …

Electronic waste (e-waste) recycling is growing worldwide and raising a number of
environmental health concerns. One of the largest e-waste sites is Agbogbloshie (Ghana) …

The ELDORA/ASTRAIA (Electra Doppler Radar/Analyese Stereoscopic par Impulsions
Aeroporte) airborne Doppler weather radar was recently placed in service by the National …

Background The urban soundscape, which represents the totality of noise in the urban
setting, is formed from a wide range of sources. One of the most ubiquitous and least studied …