| Document ID (ISN) | 41557 |
| CIS number |
84-370 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-4878 - Annals of Occupational Hygiene |
| Year |
1983 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Atherley G., Johnston N. |
| Title |
Audiometry - the ultimate test of success? |
| Bibliographic information |
1983, Vol.27, No.4, p.427-447. 38 ref. |
| Abstract |
An examination of occupational audiometry from a scientific and a social point of view. The study of its scientific validity includes: efficacy of hearing conservation programmes; employer motivation; reassurance of employees; application of the WHO criteria on audiometry to its evaluation as a screening test; methodological standards; reliability and repeatability of audiometry. Under social validity of audiometry are included: human rights; labelling; research; criteria for success. The principal conclusion is that legislating occupational audiometry is a social matter involving science, not the other way around. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
audiometric tests; hearing loss |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
responsibilities of employers; reliability; hearing conservation; social aspects; exposure tests |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the ear and hearing damage
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