Risk assessment for occupational noise induced hearing loss: W. Dixon Ward and the ‘‘Anti‐Chicken Little Movement.’’

1997 ◽  
Vol 101 (5) ◽  
pp. 3172-3172
Author(s):  
William W. Clark
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise

scholarly journals Prevalence of Occupational noise induced hearing loss (ONIHL) among industrial workers in Bhutan.

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Pelden Wangchuk ◽  
Phuntsho Dendup
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Hearing Conservation ◽  
Hearing Sensitivity ◽  
Exposure Limit ◽  
Strict Enforcement ◽  
Hearing Assessment

Introduction: Exposure to any type of noise has a potential risk. Higher the level of noise and longer duration of exposure, the more the risk for the hearing sensitivity and health as a whole. The objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of Occupational Noise Induced Hearing Loss (ONIHL) among the industrial workers in Bhutan and to ascertain high risk establishment and vulnerable occupations. Methods: The hearing assessment was conducted among 1638 workers considering different types of industries and occupations to ascertain the prevalence of occupational noise induced hearing loss and vulnerable group amongdifferent industries and occupations. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were performed to test the significance of ONIHL among the various independent variables. Results: The study found that the prevalence of ONIHL stands at 27.9% among industrial workers in Bhutan. 42.45% of candidates who had ONIHL reported with tinnitus in either or both ears. This study founda significant association between the exposure duration and the severity of ONIHL among the industrial workers. Considering the type of industry, wood based industry, hydro services, cement and polymer were found to have a higher prevalence of ONIHL and similarly, higher prevalence of ONIHL were found among occupations such as blaster, chipper, carpenters, dryer (knife grinder) and crusher operators. Conclusions: This study conduces that prevalence of ONIHL among industrial workers is found to be at the higher side and some of the occupations and industries impose higher risk. The study suggests that there is need for intervention such as strict enforcement of the permissible exposure limit, monitor and evaluate hearing conservation programs, and providing advice and recommendation to address such issues by the relevant agencies and industries

OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE, NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS, AND THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

1985 ◽  
Vol 121 (4) ◽  
pp. 501-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
ELELYN TALBOTT ◽  
JAMES HELMKAMP ◽  
KARAN MATHEWS ◽  
LEWIS KULLER ◽  
ERIC COTTINGTON ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Occupational Noise Exposure

scholarly journals Interventions to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jos H Verbeek ◽  
Erik Kateman ◽  
Thais C Morata ◽  
Wouter A Dreschler ◽  
Christina Mischke
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise

Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Surveillance in Michigan

1998 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 667-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Jo Reilly ◽  
Kenneth D. Rosenman ◽  
Douglas J. Kalinowski
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise

Hazardous Decibels

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 313-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
OiSaeng Hong ◽  
Daniel G. Samo
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
The United States ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Engineering Controls ◽  
Occupational Noise Exposure ◽  
Intermittent Noise

Noise-induced hearing loss ranks among the most significant occupational health problems. In the united states, more than 1 million firefighters are at risk for noise-induced hearing loss due to exposure to hazardous levels of intermittent noise from sirens, air horns, and engines of emergency vehicles and fire trucks. Although irreversible, noise-induced hearing loss is entirely preventable through both engineering controls and personal protective equipment. This article describes occupational noise exposure, hearing loss, and strategies to prevent noise-induced hearing loss among firefighters.

Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

2012 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Bruce Kirchner ◽  
Eric Evenson ◽  
Robert A. Dobie ◽  
Peter Rabinowitz ◽  
James Crawford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise
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