Occupational noise exposure and noise-induced hearing loss are associated with work-related injuries leading to admission to hospital

Girard, Serge-André; Leroux, Tony; Courteau, Marilène; Picard, Michel; Turcotte, Fernand; Richer, Olivier

doi:10.1136/injuryprev-2013-040828

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“…We were also able to evaluate levels of noise associated with different tools and training objects. Additionally, our study used direct noise exposure measurements, rather than relying on crude quantitative or qualitative estimates of exposure, as has been done previously (Amjad-Sardrudi et al, 2012; Dias and Cordeiro, 2008; Girard et al, 2014, 2009).…”

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Injury Risk and Noise Exposure in Firefighter Training Operations

Neitzel¹,

Long²,

Sun³

et al. 2015

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Introduction Firefighters have high rate of injuries and illnesses, as well as exposures to high levels of noise. This study explored the relationship between noise exposure and injury among firefighters. Methods We recruited firefighters undergoing vehicle extrication and structural collapse emergency response training at a highly realistic training facility. Demographics, health status, body mass index, and history of serious injuries (i.e., injuries requiring first aid treatment, treatment in a medical clinic or office, or treatment at a hospital) were assessed at baseline, and daily activities, injury events, and near-misses were assessed daily using surveys. Participants' noise exposures were monitored for one 24-hour period using noise dosimeters. We used a mixed-effects logistic regression model to estimate the odds of injury events and near-misses associated with noise exposure as an independent variable. Results Of 56 subjects, twenty (36%) reported that they had ever suffered a serious injury during firefighting activities, and nine (16%) reported a serious injury within the past year. We estimated rates of 6.6 lifetime serious injuries per 100 FTE 16.1 serious injuries per 100 FTE within the past year. Our models indicated a significant increase in injury events and near misses among those with higher BMI, and as well as a dose-response relationship between near-misses/injuries and increasing noise levels. Noise levels >90 dBA in the 30 min prior to time of injury or near-miss were associated with substantially increased odds ratios for injury or near-miss. Our models further indicated that perceived job demands were significantly associated with increased risk of injury or near-miss. Conclusion Our results suggest that noise exposures may need to be incorporated into injury prevention programs for firefighters to reduce injuries among this high-risk occupational group.

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“…A potential association between hearing loss and injury has also been identified in workers (Cantley et al, 2015; Girard et al, 2014) including firefighters (Ide, 2007). …”

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Injury Risk and Noise Exposure in Firefighter Training Operations

Neitzel¹,

Long²,

Sun³

et al. 2015

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“…프랑스 (Amjad-Sardrudi et al, 2012;Girard et al, 2015). 고온 및 저온 영역에서는 14.2~37.7℃에서 1℃ 상승할수록 직업성 손상 발생이 0.2%씩 증가한 다고 보고하였으며, -0.8℃ 이하에서 1℃씩 감소할 때마다 실외 직업성 손상은 2.3% 증가한다고 보고 하였다 (Morabito et al, 2014;Xiang et al, 2014 (Mahbub et al, 2015).…”

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Associations between Physical Factors and Working Conditions and Occupational Injuries among Korean Workers

Park¹,

Sung²,

Sim³

et al. 2015

Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hyg

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“…This is because with every 1dB increase above TLV, hearing loss possibility will be higher. [10] If workers have already suffered hearing loss, they should be supported with hearing aids and be moved to work areas where there is no high noise exposure. Noise control can be implemented through periodic hearing acuity measurement, earmuff use, earplug and noise source control.…”

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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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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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Occupational noise exposure and noise-induced hearing loss are associated with work-related injuries leading to admission to hospital

Abstract: From a safety perspective, this issue is highly relevant; especially when workers are exposed to intense ambient noise and NIHL.

Cited by 53 publications

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Injury Risk and Noise Exposure in Firefighter Training Operations

Injury Risk and Noise Exposure in Firefighter Training Operations

Associations between Physical Factors and Working Conditions and Occupational Injuries among Korean Workers

Risk Analysis of Occupational Diseases in Harbor Community

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