Evaluation of occupational exposure to noise from the hearing conservation point of view.
The paper presents the classification of noise according to its parameters (among others to the frequency range) to be considered as responsible for the potential hearing damage. Polish and international standards for various types of noise assessment at work places (including impulse noise) are discussed. Basic instruments for noise measurements are described. Finally, attention is paid to various methods used for the reduction of exposure to noise and to protect the hearing of workers.
Sułkowski
W J
WJ
Department of Physical Hazards, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz, Poland.
Pawlaczyk-Luszczyńska
M
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D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009623:Noise, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D011044:Poland