title: [Preventive examination for noise-induced hearing loss in accordance with the new regulation 20].
abstract: The regulations for the testing and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in German industry since 1974 are summarized. Current testing involves both speech and impedance audiometry. While initials studies will be directed through occupational medicine, definitive managements will be provided by otolaryngologists involved in the prevention program.
authors.affiliation: HNO-Klinik, Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Laszig
mesh_terms: D000158:Acoustic Impedance Tests; D001302:Audiometry, Speech; D005858:Germany; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012307:Risk Factors