title: Noise levels and exposure patterns to do-it-yourself power tools.
abstract: The noise levels produced by a variety of do-it-yourself power tools were measured in a real-life situation. Most of the devices tested produced noise of 100 dB(A) or greater at the user's ear. A questionnaire was issued to 100 males who used these devices. The vast majority used the devices infrequently and therefore are unlikely to be directly at risk of hearing damage. A group of users who may be more at risk from using power tools in the home are those who are, or have been exposed to occupational noise.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: McClymont
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Simpson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D006686:Hobbies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009622:Noise / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors