A noise level dosimetry and audiometric testing were conducted in a cellulose factory to determine the hazardous noise level and the prevalence of noise induced hearing loss among the exposed workers. The noise level was recorded up to 90 db (A) in several working areas. 18 workers, potentially exposed to noise injury, evidenced a significant hearing loss. While no evidence of noise injury was recorded in a control group of 100 subjects. This finding suggest a strict relationship between audiometric tests, the noise level recorded in the working place and the working seniority of exposed employers.
Audiometry in the cellulose industry [Audiometrie nell'industria della cellulosa.] / Corrao, C. R.; Milano, L.; Pedulla, P.; Carlesi, G.; Bacaloni, A.; Monaco, E.. - In: GIORNALE ITALIANO DI MEDICINA DEL LAVORO. - ISSN 0391-9889. - STAMPA. - 15:1-4(1993), pp. 71-75.
Audiometry in the cellulose industry [Audiometrie nell'industria della cellulosa.]
Bacaloni, A.;Monaco, E.
1993
Abstract
A noise level dosimetry and audiometric testing were conducted in a cellulose factory to determine the hazardous noise level and the prevalence of noise induced hearing loss among the exposed workers. The noise level was recorded up to 90 db (A) in several working areas. 18 workers, potentially exposed to noise injury, evidenced a significant hearing loss. While no evidence of noise injury was recorded in a control group of 100 subjects. This finding suggest a strict relationship between audiometric tests, the noise level recorded in the working place and the working seniority of exposed employers.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
