Impact of daily noise exposure monitoring on occupational noise exposures in manufacturing workers.
Int J Audiol
; 52 Suppl 1: S3-8, 2013 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-23373740
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Despite the use of hearing protection devices (HPDs), noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) remains one of the most prevalent occupational conditions. A new technology allows for daily monitoring of noise exposures under HPDs. We report on an intervention employing the voluntary use of this technology in a worksite setting.DESIGN:
Volunteers were fitted with a device allowing them to monitor noise exposure under their hearing protection on a daily basis. The trends in noise exposures for individuals who completed at least six months of the intervention were analysed. STUDY SAMPLE Recruitment occurred at three manufacturing facilities, with 127 workers enrolling and 66 workers actively using the device during their work shifts.RESULTS:
Among volunteers downloading regularly, the percentage of daily exposures in excess of the OSHA action level (85 dBA) decreased from 14% to 8%, while the percentage of daily exposures in excess of 90 dBA decreased from 4% to less than 2%.CONCLUSION:
Initial results from this longitudinal study indicate that volunteers find daily noise exposure monitoring to be feasible, and that workers who monitor daily are able to reduce exposures. The results of subject adherence shed light on the challenges and possibilities of worksite interventions for health and safety.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Monitoreo del Ambiente
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Exposición Profesional
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Dispositivos de Protección de los Oídos
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Pérdida Auditiva Provocada por Ruido
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Ruido en el Ambiente de Trabajo
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Enfermedades Profesionales
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article