Exposure to non-traumatic noise can impair work performance by reducing concentration, causing distraction, decreasing the accuracy and efficiency of movements, increasing the energy required for physical effort, making verbal instructions harder to perceive, and contributing to vocal and cognitive overload.

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non-traumatic noise are considered 'safe'. But constant exposure to individual could cause diverse harms. This harm takes in form of physiological level and at behavioral level. Which leads to release of stress hormone and cortisol

Effects of non-traumatic noise 

There is a reported association between noise annoyance and poor mental health outcomes—including depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and general mental health issues—based on a small number of studies. More evidence is needed to confirm these findings.

Relationship Between Noise Annoyance and Mental Health

Exposure to non-traumatic noise can lead to several behavioral effects:
- Increased aggressiveness and changes in behavior
- A drop in intellectual performance, memory, and learning capacity
- Anxiety, stress, emotional instability, and an increased use of psychotropic drugs and sleeping pills

Behavioral Effects of Non-Traumatic Noise

Effects of Non-Traumatic Noise on Work Performance

Repeated exposure to non-traumatic noise can act as a stressor and produce physiological effects, including cardiovascular changes, endocrine responses, and sleep disturbance.

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