Measuring effective detection and localization performance of hearing protection devices

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (4) ◽  
pp. 2166-2166
Author(s):  
Richard L. McKinley ◽  
Eric R. Thompson ◽  
Brian D. Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Protection ◽  
Localization Performance ◽  
Protection Devices ◽  
Detection And Localization

Perceptual characteristics of computerized program visualizations can differentially affect detection and localization performance

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth T. Davis ◽  
Kenneth Hailston ◽  
Eileen Kraemer ◽  
Ashley Hamilton-Taylor ◽  
Philippa Rhodes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Affect Detection ◽  
Localization Performance ◽  
Perceptual Characteristics ◽  
Detection And Localization

Noise Exposure and Hearing Disorders

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. Byrne ◽  
Thais C. Morata
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Hearing Protection ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Disorders ◽  
Industrial Noise ◽  
Significant Impairment ◽  
Protection Devices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Occupational Hearing Loss

Exposure to industrial noise and the resulting effect of occupational hearing loss is a common problem in nearly all industries. This chapter describes industrial noise exposure, its assessment, and hearing disorders that result from overexposure to noise. Beginning with the properties of sound, noise-induced hearing loss and other effects of noise exposure are discussed. The impact of hearing disorders and the influence of other factors on hearing loss are described. Typically, noise-induced hearing loss develops slowly, and usually goes unnoticed until a significant impairment has occurred. Fortunately, occupational hearing loss is nearly always preventable. Therefore, this chapter gives particular attention to recommendations for measures to prevent occupational hearing loss such as engineering noise controls and hearing protection devices.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Hearing Protection Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11693
Author(s):  
Chanbeom Kwak ◽  
Woojae Han
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Speech Perception ◽  
Sound Localization ◽  
Noise Exposure ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Random Effect Model ◽  
Sound Attenuation ◽  
Hearing Protection ◽  
Protection Devices

To prevent intensive noise exposure in advance and be safely controlled during such exposure, hearing protection devices (HPDs) have been widely used by workers. The present study evaluates the effectiveness of these HPDs, partitioned into three different outcomes, such as sound attenuation, sound localization, and speech perception. Seven electronic journal databases were used to search for published articles from 2000 to 2021. Based on inclusion criteria, 20 articles were chosen and then analyzed. For a systematic review and meta-analysis, standardized mean differences (SMDs) and effect size were calculated using a random-effect model. The funnel plot and Egger’s regression analysis were conducted to assess the risk of bias. From the overall results of the included 20 articles, we found that the HPD function performed significantly well for their users (SMDs: 0.457, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.034–0.881, p < 0.05). Specifically, a subgroup analysis showed a meaningful difference in sound attenuation (SMDs: 1.080, 95% CI: 0.167–1.993, p < 0.05) when to wear and not to wear HPDs, but indicated no significance between the groups for sound localization (SMDs: 0.177, 95% CI: 0.540–0.894, p = 0.628) and speech perception (SMDs: 0.366, 95% CI: −0.100–1.086, p = 0.103). The HPDs work well for their originally designated purposes without interfering to find the location of the sound sources and for talking between the workers. Taking into account various factors, such as the characteristics of the users, selection of appropriate types, and fitting methods for wearing in different circumstances, seems to be necessary for a reliable systematic analysis in terms of offering the most useful information to the workers.

Comparative study of attenuation measurement of hearing protection devices by real ear attenuation at threshold method

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noorain Alam ◽  
Vikas Sinha ◽  
Rajiv Jalvi ◽  
Deepanshu Gurnani ◽  
DilavarA Barot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Hearing Protection ◽  
Threshold Method ◽  
Attenuation Measurement ◽  
Protection Devices
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