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2 articles for “noise-induced hearing loss”
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Noise Sources, Exposure, health effects and Control in Iron & Steel Foundry
Abstract: Foundries are one of the oldest industries and the most basic of all metallurgical processes, with two main procedures performed in a foundry: molding and metal casting. Workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous compounds in the workplace due to the variety of materials and procedures performed in this industry, which can lead to chronic exposure to hazardous substances (physical and chemical). Noise is a major physical hazard …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Assessment of Acoustic Noise Generated from Machines in a Mechanical Workshop Using 1-Octave Band Frequency Analysis
Abstract: Acoustic noise is one of the prominent occupational health hazards, particularly in manufacturing and process industries. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause noise induced hearing loss of the exposed personnel. Limiting the exposure to noise intensity within its permissible exposure limit is adopted as one of the administrative control measures to reduce the risk of hearing loss. However, frequency specific assessment of occupational noise exposure is limited. Here, we …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 10–14 Read article