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

scholarly journals A STUDY OF ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS IN INDUSTRIAL WORKERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (47) ◽  
pp. 5128-5133
Author(s):  
Praveen Kumar ◽  
Kavyashree R ◽  
Chandni R Pillai ◽  
Sachin S Nair
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Industrial Workers

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Industrial Workers of the Murmansk Region

2020 ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
S.A. Syurin ◽  
I.V. Boiko
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Background Noise ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Murmansk Region ◽  
Incident Cases ◽  
Ship Repair

Background. Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the oldest problems of occupational medicine. The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of the development of noise-induced hearing loss in industrial workers of the Murmansk Region in 1988-2017. Materials and methods. We analyzed data on incident cases of occupational diseases in 1988-2017 and socio-hygienic monitoring forms in part of “Working Conditions and Occupational Morbidity” in the population of the Murmansk Region in 2007–2017. Results. We established that in 2007–2017 almost 20% of all workers affected by harmful or hazardous industrial factors were exposed to noise. Over eleven years, their percentage decreased by 5.3% (p < 0.001). In 1988–2017, noise-induced hearing loss was registered in 27.3% of new cases of occupational diseases among industrial workers and made up 16.9% in the general structure of occupational pathology. We observed an increasing tendency in the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss, especially in combination with other occupational diseases of the musculoskeletal, nervous, and respiratory systems. The risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss for miners (RR = 4.50; CI: 4.04–5.01) and ship repair workers (RR = 6.73; CI: 5.54–8.18) was higher than that for other industrial workers of the Murmansk Region. Conclusions. The findings suggest the need for more efficient technical and medical measures aimed at preventing hearing impairment caused by occupational noise.

scholarly journals Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss among Migrant Workers in Kuwait

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5295
Author(s):  
Mariam Buqammaz ◽  
Janvier Gasana ◽  
Barrak Alahmad ◽  
Mohammed Shebl ◽  
Dalia Albloushi
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Migrant Worker ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Industrial Workers

Although the effect of hearing loss on years lived with disability (YLD) is quite substantial, occupational hearing loss among migrant workers is significantly under-studied. In Kuwait, where nearly two-thirds of the population are migrant workers, the burden of occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is unknown. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of ONIHL among migrant workers in Kuwait and explore workplace and individual risk factors that are associated with ONIHL. We obtained data of annual physical exams for the year 2018 conducted by the Shuaiba Industrial Medical Center (SIMC) for all industrial workers in the area. We applied univariate and multivariate logistic regression models to estimate the effects of individual and occupational characteristics on ONIHL. A total of 3474 industrial workers visited the SIMC for an annual exam. The vast majority were men (99%) and non-Kuwaitis (98%) with a median age of 38 years. A total of 710 workers were diagnosed with ONIHL with a prevalence of 20.4%. Age, years of experience, and self-reported exposure to noise were associated with statistically significant higher odds of ONIHL. When adjusted for age, years of experience, and other individual level factors, type of industry was not a statistically significant predictor of ONIHL. The study uncovers the significant burden of hearing loss among the migrant worker subpopulation in Kuwait, an area of occupational health that is often underestimated or unrecognized. Although laws and regulations are in place to prevent and control noise in the workplace, the onus is on local authorities to ensure the necessary training and controls aimed to reduce noise exposure.

scholarly journals Noise induced hearing loss among industrial workers of South Punjab, Pakistan.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (05) ◽  
pp. 1022-1026
Author(s):  
Muhammad Saleem Sheikh ◽  
Shahla Majeed ◽  
Salman Ali
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: Occupational noise induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is considered an important reason responsible for disability around the world. As industrial workers are frequently exposed to occupational noise, sensorineural hearing loss (SNIHL) is commonly found in this set of population. This study was conducted to determine the frequency of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) in industrial workers of Multan. Study Design: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Nishtar Hospital, Multan. Period: 16th April 2018 to 15th October 2018. Material & Methods: A total of 316 industrial workers of age 25-65 years and both genders were included. Audiometric testing was performed in a sound free room where calibrated digital audiometer ALPS AD 2100 was used. Hearing threshold was obtained for both ears at 250-8 kHz. NIHL was noted. Results: Mean age was 45.56 ± 10.95 years. Most patients, 170 (53.80%) were 25-45 years of age. There were 188 (59.49%) male and 128 (40.51%) female. Mean duration of experience was 11.14 ± 5.86 years. NIHL was found in 95 (30.06%) patients. Conclusion: Frequency of NIHL among industrial workers is high. Factory owners and workers should consider adopting preventive and safety measures to control noise induced hearing loss.

Prevalence of occupational noise induced hearing loss in industrial workers

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
RupenderK Ranga ◽  
SarojBala Ranga ◽  
SPS Yadav ◽  
Ankush Yadav ◽  
Neha Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Industrial Workers

scholarly journals Occupational noise-induced hearing loss among migrant workers in Kuwait

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam Buqammaz ◽  
Janvier Gasana ◽  
Barrak Alahmad ◽  
Mohammed Shebl ◽  
Dalia Albloushi
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Industrial Workers ◽  
Logistic Regression Models

Abstract Background–Although the effect of hearing loss on years lived with disability (YLD) is quite substantial, occupational hearing loss among migrant workers is significantly under-studied. In Kuwait, where nearly two-thirds of the population are migrant workers, the burden of occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is unknown. Objective–To assess the prevalence of ONIHL among migrant workers in Kuwait and explore workplace and individual risk factors that are associated with ONIHL. Subjects and Methods–We obtained data of annual physical exams for the year 2018 conducted by the Shuaiba Industrial Medical Center (SIMC) for all industrial workers in the area. We applied univariate and multivariate logistic regression models to estimate the effects of individual and occupational characteristics on ONIHL. Results–A total of 3,474 industrial workers visited SIMC for an annual exam. The vast majority were men (99%) and non-Kuwaitis (98%) with a median age of 38 years. A total of 710 workers were diagnosed with ONIHL with a prevalence of 20.4%. Age, years of experience, and self-reported exposure to noise were associated with statistically significant higher odds of ONIHL. When adjusted for age, years of experience and other individual level factors, type of industry was not a statistically significant predictor of ONIHL. Conclusions–The study uncovers the significant burden of hearing loss among the migrant workers subpopulation in Kuwait, an area of occupational health that is often underestimated or unrecognized. Although laws and regulations are in place to prevent and control noise in the workplace, local authorities must ensure that industrial workers are provided with the necessary training and controls to reduce noise exposure.

Vocal Performance Teachers and Hearing Loss

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
Vance Gunnell ◽  
Jeff Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Otoacoustic Emissions ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Vocal Performance ◽  
Occupational Noise ◽  
Hearing Conservation ◽  
Occupational Noise Exposure ◽  
Distortion Product ◽  
Hearing Thresholds ◽  
Performance Teachers

Hearing thresholds and distortion product otoacoustic emissions were measured for teachers of vocal performance who were gathered for a national conference. Results showed mean audiometric thresholds to be consistent with noise induced hearing loss, more than what would be expected with normal aging. Years of instruction and age were considered as factors in the hearing loss observed. It was concluded that hearing conservation should be initiated with this group to help raise awareness and protect them from hearing loss due to occupational noise exposure.

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