Early indicators of hearing conservation program performance.
Retrospective analysis of initial audiograms from 21 hearing conservation programs (HCPs) revealed several statistical protocols capable of identifying HCPs of known performance. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protocols clearly identified 3 HCPs known to have demonstrated excellent overall programs. ANSI and OSHA outcomes appeared equivalent in ability to provide early warnings of potentially unacceptable HCP practices.
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Department of Audiology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
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Kaltenbach
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D001299:Audiometry; D001309:Auditory Threshold; D004651:Employment; D006293:Health Promotion; D006309:Hearing / Q000502:physiology*; D006320:Hearing Tests; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D012189:Retrospective Studies