Noise can cause a wide range of physiological problems, including increased heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, muscular contractions and perspiration.
Psychological effects can include nervousness, tension, anger and irritability.
Acute exposure to high intensity, continuous noise affects the sensory cells in the cochlea of the inner ear, causing a temporary hearing loss. Dust produced by the placing and burning of the coal in the forge can cause symptoms similar to chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Placing hot objects into water will produce steam which can burn. Fire can burn, always be aware of the fire and control the heat. Soot produced by the burning of coal can get into your eyes.