Industrial Noise and Conservation of Hearing

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• Personal Author:
  Byrne, David C. ; Michael K
• Description:
  Exposure to industrial noise and the resulting effect of occupational hearing loss is a common problem across nearly all industries. High noise levels also cause interference with verbal communication and warning signals, which can have a significant impact on safety and work performance. Finally, noise can be considered as a source of stress for workers, producing unwanted physiological and psychological effects that can lead to a degraded quality of life. 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. Prevention of noise induced hearing loss benefits the employer as well as the individual employees. An effective hearing conservation program promotes good labor-management relations, which can lead to increased morale and productivity. Employers enjoy the benefits of reduced medical expenses and worker compensation payments, and employees can expect to maintain their hearing health well into their retirement years. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Hearing Hearing Loss Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced Manufacturing And Industrial Facilities Noise Noise, Occupational Occupational Exposure Occupational Health Safety Workplace
• Keywords:
  Hearing Conservation Hearing Disorders Hearing Impairment Hearing Loss Hearing Protection Industrial Noise Industrial Safety Noise Analysis Noise Exposure Noise Induced Hearing Loss Noise Levels Noise Measurement Noise Sources Occupational Hazards Occupational Health Statistical Analysis Workplace Studies

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• Series:
  Mining Publications
• ISBN:
  9780471297543
• Publisher:
  John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Book
• Place as Subject:
  New York ; OSHA Region 2 ; OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  PRL - Pittsburgh Research Laboratory
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20021013
• Citation:
  Patty's industrial hygiene, fifth edition. Harris RL, Patty FA, eds. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 2000 Mar, 2:757-810
• Editor(s):
  Harris RL; Patty FA
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2000
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  Patty's industrial hygiene, fifth edition
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/220431/cdc_220431_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.42 MB ]