Question 1
Describe some impacts of noise in the workplace.Question 2
What is mutual trust? What is its link to a firm's human resource strategy?Answer 1
Specific answers will vary, but should include some of the following. High levels of sound will damage hearing. Extended periods of exposure to decibel levels above 85 dB are permanently damaging. (Private business offices average about 50 dB.) OSHA requires ear protection if exposure to 85dB equals or exceeds 8 hours. Even at low levels, noise and vibration can be distracting and can raise a person's blood pressure, so most managers make substantial effort to reduce noise and vibration through good machine design, enclosures, or insulation. Finally, recent research shows that noise in the work environment can increase the risk of heart attack by 50% or more.Answer 2
Mutual trust is intended to mean reasonable, documented employment policies that are honestly and equitably implemented to the satisfaction of both management and employee. This is the atmosphere that nurtures reasonable quality of life.