Mining Publication: Noise and Hearing Protection: Development of Two Training Exercises for Drillers
ShareCompartir
Keywords:
Original creation date: November 2007
Drillers and their helpers are among the more than 30 million American workers who are regularly subjected to excessive workplace noise. Approximately one-third of these employees eventually develop permanent hearing loss. One explanation for this problem is inadequate training. To address this issue, NIOSH developed two training exercises to inform drillers about noise, hearing loss and proper use of hearing protection. This article reviews the development and evaluation of these exercises and discusses their use and availability.
Authors: EA Barrett, RA Calhoun
Peer Reviewed Journal Article - November 2007
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20032785
Prof Saf 2007 Nov; 52(11):36-41
See Also
- Cross-Sectional Survey of Noise Exposure in the Mining Industry
- Development and Evaluation of a Urethane Jacketed Tail Roller for Continuous Mining Machines
- Hearing Loss Prevention in Mining - 2005
- How Can I Test My Hearing Protection?
- Noise Source Identification on a Continuous Mining Machine
- Noise Source Identification on a Horizontal Vibrating Screen
- Snapshot of Noise and Worker Exposures in Sand and Gravel Operations
- Sound Restoration Hearing Protection: Genesis of a Standard Test Method
- What Does a Hearing Loss Sound Like?
- Working in Noise with a Hearing Loss: Perceptions from Workers, Supervisors, and Hearing Conservation Program Managers
- Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program