| Document ID (ISN) | 105123 |
| CIS number |
06-694 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1545-9624 - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene |
| Year |
2005 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Van Campen L.E., Morata T., Kardous C.A., Gwin K., Wallingford K.M., Dallaire J., Alvarez F.J. |
| Title |
Ototoxic occupational exposures for a stock car racing team: I. Noise surveys |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2005, Vol.2, No.8, p.383-390. Illus. 21 ref. |
| Abstract |
Noise exposure was evaluated for a professional stock car team at their race shop and during two races at one racetrack. At the team's shop, area noise levels ranged from 58 to 104dBA for various work tasks. Personal noise dosimetry was conducted for at least one employee for each job description in car assembly. The OSHA permissible exposure limit of 90dBA for an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) was never exceeded, but in two instances values exceeded OSHA's action level of 85dBA for hearing conservation implementation. During the races, noise levels averaged above 100dBA in the pit area where cars undergo adjustments and refuelling, both before and during the race. Peak levels reached 140dBA. NIOSH-recommended exposure limits were exceeded for every personal noise dosimetry measurement. Recommendations include vocal communication by radio and the use of headsets, allowing hearing protectors to be worn at all times. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
automobiles; sports and recreation; service stations and repair shops; noise level |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hearing protection; threshold limit values; USA; noise dosimetry; permissible levels; earmuffs; earphones |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
Noise
Physical fitness programmes
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