The paper presents the objectives and research methodologies of a study funded by the Italian Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL) as part of collaborative research projects (BRiC) on the extra-auditory effects of noise in schools, universities and hospitals.
Many studies highlight the non-auditory effects of noise on individuals, but the regulatory framework and knowledge currently available to limit these effects in non-residential environments are still scarce. The research aims to fill this gap with the involvement of five research units from four Italian universities and a scientific hospital and treatment institute, and with the participation of various schools, universities and healthcare facilities throughout the country.