Noise Exposure, Awareness, Practice and Noise Annoyance Among Steel Workers in United Arab Emirates

Ahmed, Hafsa

doi:10.2174/1874944501205010028

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“…Similar results were found by Maisarah SZ et al 5.1% [44] Emmanuel DK et al5.5% [35], Razman MR et al 11.9% [45]. Hafiz Omer Ahmed13.2% [46], Foluwasayo EO et al 28% [47]. These studies verifies our finding that PPE use was not satisfactory among industrial workers.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…It shows severe deficiency in audiometry of the workers. Razman MR et al found at saw mill, Malaysia that 3.6% had audiometry [46]. In saw mill, Malaysia clinical monitoring was slightly better than our results but still deficient.…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 70%

“…It shows that workers knowledge regarding prevention of NIHL was deficient. Hafiz OA [46], Razman MR et al [45] found in their studies that workers' knowledge regarding NIHL was lacking. It verifies our results.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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2016

Madridge J Otorhinolaryngol

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Introduction: Excessive noise is an important health hazard at the present time. It can lead to auditory and extra-auditory effects which affect the welfare of individuals and groups exposed. We carried out this study to understand the prevalance of Noise Induced Hearing-Loss (NIHL) in workers of an automobile manufacturing unit in Karachi, Pakistan. Method:The study consisted of the following: 1. Determination of noise levels during different stages of work. 2. A questionnaire regarding subjective hearing loss of the workers; as well as their knowledge, attitude and behavior regarding excessive noise. 3. Tympanometry and Audiometry. 4. Health and safety survey.Two hundred and seventy two workers participated in the study and out of them 206 underwent audiometric evaluation. Results:The basic demographic, professional data and smoking habits of 272 workers participating in the study is as follows: 34.92% of workers belong to 41-50 years of age, 58.8% belong to Mohajir ethnic group, 19.1% were smoker/ex-smokers, 62% earned less than Rs 10,000/month, 87.5% received education for 0-10 years and 40% had work experience of 0-10 years. The majority of the workers were exposed to noise level higher than the safe limit of 85 dBA.According to the WHO criteria [1] 61% of the workers were suffering from hearing loss. Those who were suffering from hearing loss were further evaluated according to Cole's criteria for NIHL [2]. Of the total number of workers who underwent audiometry 25% fulfilled the Coles' criteria [2] for NIHL. The age, duration of exposure and severity of exposure were important determinants of NIHL. The workers had insufficient knowledge regarding prevention of NIHL. The personal protective equipments were used inadequately. There was no clinical follow up or monitoring of hearing among the workers. Conclusion:There is an urgent need for the government to take practical steps for making a policy and implement it so that occupational hearing loss can be prevented.

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Madridge J Otorhinolaryngol

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“…Also, 40% of all participants stated being highly annoyed by noise. This result is supported by Bedi 2006, Ahmed 2012and Singh et al 2009.…”

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confidence: 53%

Assessment of Noise Exposure and Noise Annoyance in a Steel Factory

Abadi

Dehaghi

Mohammadi

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Jundishapur J Helath Sci

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Background: Noise pollution is one of the most important risk factors in industrial settings. This study aimed to assess noise exposure and noise-induced annoyance among workers of a steel factory. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted on 70 healthy male participants (33 office employees and 37 production line workers) in a steel plant. Results:The results showed that 24.24% of employees in office areas and 54% of blue-collar workers had high noise annoyance. Also, noise levels in two parts of steel factory and percentage of responds by participants that felt highly annoyed showed a significant relationship (P < 0.05). Feeling of discomfort was a major complaint that was stated by office employees (%59) and blue-collar workers (%38). Conclusions:The findings of this investigation have clearly revealed that employees in both parts of steel factory are annoyed by noise. A higher noise level resulted in higher noise annoyance in the exposed workers. The need for implementing noise conservation program was established.

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“…In the field of occupational audiology, complex interventions have not been conducted even though research widely demonstrates both the auditory and non-auditory health impacts of excessive exposure to occupational noise in the workplace [17][18][19][20]. Furthermore, the fact that HCPs are 'built from multiple interacting components, which act both independently and interdependently' [21,p.1281] from each other makes, them well suited to complex interventions.…”

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confidence: 99%