Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Abstract

The purposes of this study of airport workers were to a) determine the prevalence and symptoms of hearing loss, and b) identify compliance in using hearing protective devices (HPDs) and its relationship with hearing loss. This cross sectional epidemiological study was conducted with 255 noise exposed and 195 non-noise exposed, full time, male workers at a large metropolitan airport in Seoul, Korea. The three measures used were the self administered Occupational Hearing Questionnaire (OHQ), an audiological assessment, and a record review of baseline hearing and noise levels of locations in which the employee worked. The results showed a significant difference in prevalence of hearing loss (more than 25dB) between the noise and the non-noise exposed groups (p < .05). About 60.8% of noise exposed workers reported continuous use of the HPDs. The continuous HPD users had significantly lower rates of hearing

Remote work: Aircraft noise implications, prediction, and management in the built environment

“…2 , residents usually complain about how aircraft noise has caused annoyance and sleep disturbance, affecting their quality of life. Despite being the most prevalent health problem caused by chronic noise exposure, complaints on noise-induced hearing loss are more common among employees in the aviation industry rather than residents in the built environment [43] , [44] , [45] , [46] . This is unsurprising because the job nature of some aviation employees (e.g., cabin crew and aircraft marshallers) may require them to be in close proximity to aircraft operations.…”

Compensation Process for Noise Induced Hearing Loss

“…It is estimated to be the most prevalent disabling condition affecting approximately 10% of global population 12,13 . NIHL ranks among the most significant occupational health problems in many countries 1,7,14,15,16,17,18,19 . In Malaysia, 200 NIHL cases approximately reported monthly by a majority from manufacturing industry 20 .…”