BC Women's Hospital Noise Pilot
BC Women's Hospital Noise Pilot
The effect of noise is often underestimated but it is one of the most common occupational
 health hazards. Its health effects include; noise-induced hearing loss, sleep disturbance,
 interference with speech comprehension, complaints, stress, annoyance, and safety concerns
 with regard to workers being able to complete their tasks in a safe manner.

 This pilot aims to measure and analyze noise levels in obstetric ORs at BC Women's Hospital
 during elective and emergency cesarean deliveries.
This is a pilot study that aims to measure and analyze noise levels in obstetric ORs at BC
 Women's Hospital during elective and emergency cesarean deliveries.

 The investigators want to quantify the amount of noise in BCW ORs in order to create a
 research question for a larger study.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  BCW staff members

 -  Presence in OR during Cesarean section

 -  Willing to have a personal dosimeter pinned to hospital scrubs lapel

 Exclusion Criteria:

 - unable to read and understand English for the purpose of informed consent and
 perioperative communication