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Malfunctioning Elevator
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About the sound
In the audio you can hear the steady high pitched alarm sound of a malfunctioning elevator of The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas. The sound can also be heard even when the doors of the elevator are closed.
Distracting and disturbing sounds at the work place can affect employees’ ability concentrate on tasks and the quality of work.
Sound, video, photo: Antti Makkonen
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