Promoting hearing health among fire fighters

Afanuh, Susan; Kardous, Chucri A.

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Promoting hearing health among fire fighters

Published Date:

May 2013

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DHHS (NIOSH) publication ; no. 2013-142 ; Workplace solutions ;

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Afanuh, Susan ; Kardous, Chucri A. ;

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Exposure to high noise levels among fire fighters is well documented and increas- es the risk for noise-induced hearing loss. NIOSH recommends measures to pro- mote better hearing health through the use of quieter equipment, better work practices, hearing protection devices, and implementation of effective hearing loss prevention programs.

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