Knowledge and Attitude towards the Noise-Induced Hearing Loss of the Workers with Hearing Impairment in the Noisy Workplace

1996 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun Rim Choi ◽  
Won Chul Lee
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

scholarly journals Characteristic of Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Workers in Construction Industries

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 02025
Author(s):  
Ain Naadia Mazlan ◽  
Khairulzan Yahya ◽  
Zaiton Haron ◽  
Nik Amsharija Mohamed ◽  
Edrin Nazri Abdul Rasib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Categorical Data ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Frequency Method ◽  
Hazard Control ◽  
The Relationship

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is among the most common occupational disease in industries. This paper investigates NIHL in construction related industries in Malaysia with particular emphasis on its relation with risk factors. The objectives of this research were to (1) quantify the prevalence of NIHL in construction related industries, and (2) assess the relationship between hearing loss and risk factors and it’s characteristic. The study was conducted using 110 NIHL compensation record collected from Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), Malaysia. Risk factors namely area noise, age, temperature, smoking habit, hobby, diabetic and cardiovascular disease were identified and analysed. Results showed that there was no direct relationship between area noise with hearing impairment while there was only low relationship between age and hearing impairment. The range for area noise and age were between 70 to 140 dB(A) and 20 to 70 years, respectively. The other risk factors classified as categorical data and analysed using frequency method. Grade of impairment does not depend solely on area noise but also in combination with age and other risk factors. Characteristic of NIHL prevailed in construction related industries were presented using scatterplots and can serve as a references for future hazard control on site.

For Those About to Rock

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Jennifer Tufts
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Minimal Risk ◽  
Noise Induced Hearing Loss ◽  
Essential Information ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Hearing Health ◽  
Loud Music ◽  
Protective Strategies

Loud music and noisy hobbies are part of our cultural landscape. These activities can be enjoyed with minimal risk to hearing if a few commonsense guidelines are followed. Educating clients about risks and protective strategies will empower them to make informed decisions about their hearing health that best reflect their values and priorities. In this article, the author covers essential information to avoiding noise-induced hearing loss, writing in easily accessible language to better help clinicians convey this information to their clients.

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