Background Farm operators experience exposure to high noise and high prevalence of noise‐induced hearing loss, but use of hearing protection in this worker group is low. The purpose of this study was to test a brief intervention to increase farm operators' use of hearing protection. Methods In this one‐group pre‐ and post‐test study, a random sample of 32 members of a farmers' organization was supplied a variety of hearing protectors. Participants received an assortment of hearing protectors by mail with manufacturer's instructions for use. Results Mean pre‐intervention hearing protector use when in high noise in this group was 23% (SD 29). Of the 32 participants, 27 (84%) were exposed to hazardous noise during the study period. Post‐intervention mean use of HPDs was 64%, an increase of 41% (t = 5.26, P < 000). Conclusion Results of this study suggest that overall, hearing protectors were acceptable to farm operators, and that a brief mailed intervention is feasible. Am. J. Ind. Med. 54:210–215, 2011. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
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