Hearing protection use in manufacturing workers: A qualitative study

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Hearing protection use in manufacturing workers: A qualitative study

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Occupational noise is a significant contributor to disabling hearing loss worldwide. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) has resulted in huge human and economic consequences costing New Zealand approximately $53M annually and rising. A high proportion of hearing loss claims are made by workers in the manufacturing sector. Hearing protection devices (HPDs) are used together with engineering and administrative controls to minimize noise exposure and to prevent hearing loss. Unfortunately, inconsi...

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Date created

2012-01-01

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Ravi K Reddy / David Welch / Peter Thorne / Shanthi Ameratunga

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Noise and Health

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http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=2012;volume=14;issue=59;spage=202;e...

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Barriers / behavior / hearing protection devices / noise-induced hearing loss / supports / Otorhinolaryngology / Industrial medicine / Industrial hygiene

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