Occupational noise exposure and hearing: a systematic review

Lie, Arve; Skogstad, Marit; Johannessen, Håkon A.; Tynes, Tore; Mehlum, Ingrid Sivesind; Nordby, Karl Christian; Engdahl, Bo; Tambs, Kristian

doi:10.1007/s00420-015-1083-5

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“…Noise control can be implemented through periodic hearing acuity measurement, earmuff use, earplug and noise source control. [11] Dust exposure is related to occupational rhinitis cases. Dust can also cause respiratory problems when the exposure is above TLV.…”

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Risk Analysis of Occupational Diseases in Harbor Community

Tri¹

2018

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference Postgraduate School Universitas Airlangga : "Implementation of Climate Change A

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Abstract-Harbor workers have risk of being affected by hazards that possibly develop into occupational diseases. The objective of this research was to describe hazards that could possibly develop into occupational diseases in harbor community. This research used a cross-sectional approach and descriptive method. The sample was 94 respondents in work areas of Kantor Kesehatan Pelabuhan (KKP), Kelas I, Surabaya, and was selected with random sampling technique. The instrument used was questionnaire. Data analysis was performed with descriptive technique. Potential hazards that could cause occupational diseases were workplace temperature, noise and poor lighting, while noncompliance with PPE protocols could increase the risk of hazard exposure. Control over potential hazards should be performed and compliance with PPE protocols should be improved.

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Risk Analysis of Occupational Diseases in Harbor Community

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2018

Proceedings of the 1st International Conference Postgraduate School Universitas Airlangga : "Implementation of Climate Change A

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“…NIHL may be triggered by a single exposure to an intense sound like in an explosion or a gunshot, or by steady-state long term exposure to noise with sound pressure levels above 75-80 dB(A), such as in industrial settings (Basner, et al, 2014;Lie, et al, 2016).…”

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University music teachers' exposure to noise and hearing loss

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2017

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Musical instruments and singers' voices can reach high sound pressure values representing a risk to hearing health, which is of particular relevance for music teachers. Therefore, the potential risk of hearing damage among music teachers in a university school of music was assessed. Twenty teachers completed all phases of the study. Sound pressure levels were measured with a sound meter and daily noise exposure levels were computed and compared with legal reference values in force. Three types of hearing exams were administered to all teachers by health technicians. Most teachers (75%) were subjected to daily noise exposure levels below 80 dB(A). Teaching to play brass instruments appears to be the most risky activity. Only three subjects were diagnosed with noise-induced hearing loss, which cannot be exclusively ascribed to occupational activities because they are involved in extracurricular activities. Increased sample size and the use of noise dosimetry would have improved the study conclusions.

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“…It should be mentioned, that the criteria for occupational noise-induced hearing loss vary from country to country [17][18][19]. Nowadays, four degrees of SNHL are distinguished in Ukraine [20]; however, this classification is still being discussed [21].…”

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Sensorineural Hearing Loss in the Structure of Occupational Morbidity in Ukraine: the Problem of Disease Detection

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The objective of the research was to compare Ukrainian statistics in occupational morbidity with data of other countries, to analyze the trend of the occupational hearing loss formation in Ukraine over a six-year period (2011 -2016), to consider a modern state of sensorineural hearing loss detection and prophylaxis. Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of occupational morbidity in Ukraine and other counties within 2011-2016 years was based on the data obtained from the reports of the Social Insurance Fund of Ukraine, Statistical Collector, Eurostat, the International Labour Office, the Bureau of Labor Statistic, etc. Results. The difference in Ukrainian and international statistics in occupational morbidity can be explained by the diversity in the surveillance systems. The sharp decline in occupational morbidity in Ukraine within 2014-2016 is connected neither with the improvement of prophylactic measures nor with creating better work conditions. Sensorineural hearing loss has been ranked fourth in occupational morbidity accounting for 2.5%-4% of professional pathology and is underestimated. Conclusions. The underestimation of occupational hearing loss in Ukraine is determined by economic and organizational reasons, scarce diagnostics during medical examinations, peculiarities of the national surveillance system. A possible solution to this problem includes but is not limited to the reduction in countless pathologies caused by a high level of unreported employment, the establishment of unified sensorineural hearing loss classification, the increase in an accuracy of noise zone determination (noise-map construction), the performance of pure-tone audiometry in extended range (9 -16 kHz).

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Occupational noise exposure and hearing: a systematic review

Cited by 321 publications

References 163 publications

Risk Analysis of Occupational Diseases in Harbor Community

Risk Analysis of Occupational Diseases in Harbor Community

University music teachers' exposure to noise and hearing loss

Sensorineural Hearing Loss in the Structure of Occupational Morbidity in Ukraine: the Problem of Disease Detection

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