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Introduction: Noise is considered as a risk factor for a wide range of industrial environments, including construction industry. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between job stress due to noise exposure with sleep disturbance. Methods: This descriptive-analytic study was carried out among 134 workers of one of the construction industry in the country. For assessment of noise exposure of individuals, in accordance with ISO 9612: 2009 was measured by the occupational exposure level of 8 hours. To assess occupational stress, the Parker Job Stress Questionnaire and Epworth's (Epworth) Questionnaire were used to assess sleep disturbance. Data were analyzed using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Pearson correlation test and multivariate regression in SPSS version 23 software. Results: The results of Pearson correlation test and multivariate regression showed that noise can cause sleep disturbance by causing occupational stress in workers. Based on the results of this study, noise exposure, occupational stress and sleep disturbance have a direct and positive relationship. With increasing in noise exposure, occupational stress and sleep disturbance also increases. Conclusion: Assessing the noise exposure of workers in the construction industry has shown that noise is a very important factor in the psychological problems of workers in this industry. In addition to the direct effects of noise on sleep disturbance, it can indirectly exacerbate sleep disturbances. This article confirms the necessity to pay attention to the conditions of this work group.

Nowadays, the change and dynamism of organizations are the basic principles; therefore, managers should modify the goals, plans and work procedures so that they can be compatible with the environment condition. The management of HSE is not excepted from this principle. The aim of this study was to evaluate the processes affecting HSE. This study was a cross-sectional and applied study using the review of relevant documentation, interviews and brainstorming with experts, and the reviews of Best Practice to identify the HSE's processes. After checking the HSE activities, the 5 processes of HSE training, managing the risks, events, emergencies and contractors and any changes in the other processes of the organization were also suggested. The results showed that a process approaching the form of an intervention programed can be provided in order to have a better interaction between the HSE activities and organizations processes and workplace health promotion for the HSE activities.