15/09/2025
💡Lighting and noise level in the central facilities of the Costa Rican Distance Education University: health implications for staff and students 🔊
A UNED study measured environmental conditions in key university facilities, finding inadequate noise and lighting levels in printing, warehouse and library areas. Excessive noise exposure risks hearing loss and cardiovascular issues, while improper lighting causes eye strain and reduces productivity.
Research recommends installing noise dampeners, mandatory ear protection and redesigned lighting systems to safeguard health and wellbeing of students and staff.
📄 Full article: https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v2i1.222
🌐 Journal: https://revistas.uned.ac.cr/index.php/cuadernos/
Multidisciplinary open access scientific journal published by the Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED) of Costa Rica. It promotes international-quality research with peer review and no fees for authors or readers.