| Document ID (ISN) | 74502 |
| CIS number |
00-520 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Lankford J.E., Meinke D., Hotopp M. |
| Title |
Need for hearing loss prevention for agricultural aerial application service personnel |
| Bibliographic information |
1999, Vol.6, No.2, p.25-39. Illus. 18 ref. |
| Abstract |
Agricultural aerial applicator services utilize fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters which generate noise levels that may produce noise-induced hearing loss in pilots and support personnel. Cockpit noise levels (Leq) ranged from 98 to 110dBA. Pilot noise doses for fixed-wing aircraft averaged 954% and for helicopters averaged 407%. The hearing sensitivity of 12 pilots surveyed was worse than would be predicted for individuals in a non-noise exposed environment. It is recommended that all pilots working in agricultural aerial applications be included in an effective hearing conservation programme. Some support personnel (chemical handlers) might also be at risk and should be considered for the programme. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
hearing loss; pesticide spraying; aircraft pilots; agriculture |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
aircraft; helicopters; noise level measurement; hearing threshold; dosimetry; exposure evaluation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the ear and hearing damage
Agriculture
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