International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

The paper deals with the impact of noise (low frequency noise on threshold point) on human health and safety in the workplace. The first part of the article describes the main impacts of noise on human health – specific and systemic. Part of the paper is also the process of risk assessment according to the valid directive of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/10 / EC.

The paper deals with frequency weightings of low frequency noise. Authors describe frequency weightings A and Z and its difference in low frequency noise measurement and also the main goal of its usage. Part of article is experimental measurement of this noise in work environment.

Diseases of the support-motor system are the most common reason for work disability. They cause not only personal suffering and loss of income but also represent considerable costs for businesses and the national economies of individual countries. One of the important indicators of the incidence of serious health damage from work is the occurrence of reported diseases from professions and other work-related health damage. Even though the mentioned diseases have a rising tendency, it is possible to avoid them by assessment of work activities, introducing preventive measures and controlling the effectiveness of measures taken. The article presents an example of ergonomic risk assessment for working with loads as a means of prevention.