| Document ID (ISN) | 58098 |
| CIS number |
92-991 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0096-1736 - Journal of Occupational Medicine |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Yassi A., Gaborieau D., Gillespie I., Elias J. |
| Title |
The noise hazard in a large health care facility |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1991, Vol.33, No.10, p.1067-1070. 19 ref. |
| Abstract |
A noise-level survey, dosimetry and audiometric testing were conducted in a large health care facility to determine the areas with hazardous noise levels, the number of employees at risk, and the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among the exposed. Nine high-risk areas were identified, with readings of up to 110dB(A) recorded. In the work force of approximately 6,000 employees, 321 were identified as exposed to potentially hazardous noise levels. Abnormal hearing patterns were observed in 59 (19%) of the 308 workers screened, with 36 cases of NIHL documented. The findings showed that noise is a serious hazard in many areas, that some cases of NIHL have developed from occupational exposure in this hospital, and that a control programme is essential. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
noise; hearing disorders; hearing loss; noise level measurement; hospitals; noise measurement; hazard evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada; audiometric tests; noise dosimetry; Manitoba |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Noise, hearing and vibration
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Noise
Risk evaluation
Diseases of the ear and hearing damage
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