Awareness, Use, and Opinions of Individual Fit Testing of Hearing Protection Devices Among Practicing Michigan Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association Health Care Providers
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002672
Abstract: Individual fit testing of hearing protection devices is not widely used in occupational medicine practices. Lack of awareness of its availability and barriers related to the perceived time to perform, its cost, lack of OSHA… read more here.
Keywords: fit testing; protection devices; hearing protection; testing hearing ... See more keywords
Assessment of a hearing protection device on infant sleep in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13610
Abstract: Premature infants often require prolonged hospitalisation in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where they are exposed to adverse noise that may disrupt sleep and further compromise recovery and developmental outcomes. This single-session trial assessed… read more here.
Keywords: sleep; intensive care; protection device; hearing protection ... See more keywords
On-body and in-ear noise exposure monitoring
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DOI: 10.1121/1.4988192
Abstract: Accurately estimating noise dosage can be challenging for personnel who move through multiple noise environments. Dose estimates can also be confounded by the requirement to wear hearing protection in some areas, but not others. One… read more here.
Keywords: microphone; hearing protection; noise; body ear ... See more keywords
Hearing loss as a predictor for hearing protection attenuation among miners
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2020-106838
Abstract: Objective This study investigated risk factors for poor earplug fit, with a focus on the association between hearing loss and personal attenuation ratings (PARs). Methods Earplug fit was assessed by obtaining PARs using a real… read more here.
Keywords: hearing protection; hearing loss; attenuation; loss ... See more keywords
Are hearing protection devices used in the workplace really efficient? A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-205290
Abstract: BACKGROUND The most common current hearing protection devices (HPDs) on the market include earplugs and earmuffs. A variety of materials can be used to manufacture these devices, and each offers a level of noise attenuation… read more here.
Keywords: noise; protection devices; attenuation; systematic review ... See more keywords
Evaluation of hidden hearing loss in normal-hearing firearm users
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.1005148
Abstract: Some noise exposures resulting in temporary threshold shift (TTS) result in cochlear synaptopathy. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate a human population that might be at risk for noise-induced cochlear synaptopathy (i.e.,… read more here.
Keywords: firearm users; normal hearing; hearing protection; firearm ... See more keywords
Effect of Hearing Protection Use on Pianists’ Performance and Experience: Comparing Foam and Musician Earplugs
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.886861
Abstract: Professional musicians are often exposed to high noise levels and thus face the risk of noise-induced hearing loss. Yet, adoption rates for hearing protection among musicians are low. Previous surveys indicate that the chief concern… read more here.
Keywords: protection; effect; musician earplugs; hearing protection ... See more keywords
Individual Fit Testing of Hearing-Protection Devices Based on Microphones in Real Ears among Workers in Industries with High-Noise-Level Manufacturing
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17093242
Abstract: Hearing-protection devices (HPDs) are particularly important in protecting the hearing of workers. The aim of this study was to prevent hearing damage in workplaces in Taiwan. It was conducted to determine the actual sound attenuation… read more here.
Keywords: protection; hearing protection; hpds; par test ... See more keywords
Towards a Holistic Model Explaining Hearing Protection Device Use among Workers
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095578
Abstract: Offering hearing protection devices (HPDs) to workers exposed to hazardous noise is a noise control strategy often used to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). However, HPDs are used incorrectly and inconsistently, which explains their limited… read more here.
Keywords: holistic model; hpd use; hearing protection; model ... See more keywords
A Tester to Evaluate the Correct Placement of Earplugs
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148482
Abstract: The use of hearing protection devices is one possible way of reducing the negative impact of noise on hearing. However, it is important to keep in mind that only properly used hearing protection devices provide… read more here.
Keywords: tester; placement earplugs; correct placement; hearing protection ... See more keywords