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Six-year follow up study for evaluation of the 85 dBA safe criterion for noise exposure

Journal Article · · Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States)
This study included 114 workers who have been exposed to noise levels of 78 to 91.4 dBA and followed over a six year period. Workers exposed to noise levels up to 85 dBA eight hours daily for six days per week and for twelve years showed a slightly higher (1%) hearing impairment than the corresponding control subjects. Impairment of hearing among workers exposed to higher noise levels was 9.6%.
Research Organization:
Alexandria Univ., Egypt
OSTI ID:
5685050
Journal Information:
Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. J.; (United States) Vol. 40:5; ISSN AIHAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English