Title of article :
PREVALENCE OF NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS IN EMPLOYEES IN SHIRAZ INDUSTRIAL FACTORIES
Author/Authors :
FARAMARZI, I Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , KAVIANI, M Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , SADEGHI HASANABADI, A Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Noise-induced hearing loss is the second most common sensor neural hearing loss, after age-related hearing loss (presbycusis).1 Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) mandates a Hearing Conservation Program if workers are exposed to 85 dB or higher noise levels on a time-weighted average basis for an 8-hour workday. Even limiting noise exposure to 85 dB is estimated to result in hearing loss in 15 percent of exposed workers.
Keywords :
HEARING LOSS , NOISE INDUCED , PREVALENCE
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
