Noise induced hearing loss among the textile industry workers

Haider, Yusuf; Taous, Ahmmad; Rahim, Manjur; Huq, Ahm Zahurul; Abdullah, Mujid

doi:10.3329/bjo.v14i2.3279

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“…Most workers had less than 10 years of service duration in the jute mills. This finding was also consistent with similar studies conducted in Turkey and Bangladesh 16,19 . However, the other studies stated that more than 10 years of service duration occurred in a large proportion of workers 14,17 .…”

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Prevalence of Hearing Loss among Noise Exposed Industrial Workers

Rahman,

Biswas,

Alam

et al. 2023

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical Coll J

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Exposure to any type of noise has a potential risk. Higher the level of noise and longer duration of exposure, more the risk for hearing sensitivity and health as a whole. Occupational noise induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is a major cause of disability throughout the world. So this study was designed to know the prevalence of NIHL among the noise exposed industrial workers in Bangladesh. A prospective observational study of 377 People working at industrial environment in Jute mills at Faridpur region were studied between January 2021 to June 2021. Data collected from each respondent recorded on a predesigned data collection form. Pure tone audiometry was performed in both ears. Among 377 study population, 157(41.6%) subjects had hearing loss and 220 subjects (58.4%) had no loss. Among the workers with hearing loss, 98(62.4%) got hearing loss on both sides, 32(20.4%) on the right side and 27(17.2%) on the left side. Among them 83(52.9%) had mild hearing loss, 37(23.6%) had moderate hearing loss, 31(19.7%) had severe hearing loss and 6(3.8%) had profound hearing loss. The average duration of work in the industry was 6.94±5.64 years and majority (78.5%) had 8 hours working hour per day and 21.5% had more than 8 hours. The average sound intensity was 91.51±8.12 dB(A) with 10.9% exposed to <_85 dB(A) and 89.1% to >85 dB(A). This study shows Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)as highly prevalent among noise-exposed workers in Bangladesh. Age >35 years, high noise level, exposure of more than 10 years, were significantly associated with increased risk of hearing loss. The local and national authority should focus on noise monitoring, engineering modifications of buildings and machinery, occupational safety policies, administrative controls, providing education on NIHL, periodic audiometric assessments and follow-up evaluation for hearing threshold shift. This study supported the elements for further research studies related to the employer compliance with occupational health and safety regulations to address awareness of their responsibility in minimizing hazards in workplaces. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Med. Coll. J. 2022;1(1):90-95

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confidence: 93%

Prevalence of Hearing Loss among Noise Exposed Industrial Workers

Rahman,

Biswas,

Alam

et al. 2023

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical Coll J

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“…These findings are on the same line with Haider et al (2008) who carried out a study about noise induced hearing loss among The Textile Industry Workers and revealed that noise was one of the common physical and environmental risks in the workplace Moreover, Sheha (2009) who conducted a study about Occupational Hazards among Workers in Glass Manufactures Industries, reported that noise hazard had the highest share of physical hazard exposure, followed by extreme temperature exposure.…”

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Workers' Occupational Hazards at Textile Factory in Damietta City

Ibrahim

2017

Port Said Scientific Journal of Nursing

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Background: Occupational hazards that exist within the textile factory have a destructive and serious effect on the workers' health. The aim: of this study is to assess the workers' occupational health hazards at textile factory in Damietta City. Sample: the study is carried on 108 workers. Research design: A descriptive research design is utilized. Data collection tools: data are collected using two tools: workers' structured Interview Questionnaire, and workers' Observational Checklist. Results: revealed that two-fifths (40.0%) of the study group were between the ages of 46-60 years. Less than three quarters (71.3%) of the study group reported exposing to physical hazards, slightly more than two thirds (69.4%) were exposed to chemical hazards, two thirds (66.7%) were exposed to mechanical hazards and more than half (59.3%) of the study group were exposed to psychological hazards. There was a statistically significant difference between levels of education of the study group and various types of occupational hazards, while there was no statistically significant difference between personal protective equipment and various types of occupational hazards. Conclusion: Most of the study group was exposed to various types of occupational health hazards at their workplaces which resulted in tremendous harmful effects on their health. Recommendations: The study recommended the need for stressing on the application of International Standard Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series in field work to improve occupational health and safety performance of the workers and emphasizing on the importance and usefulness of personal protective equipment to be used in the right way.

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“…This was consistent with other findings looking at NIHL among workers exposed to similar level of noise at the workplace. [24][25][26] Teixera et al, 17 who studied hearing loss among vector control workers in Brazil, have obtained a higher prevalence of 66.7% among those who were exposed to noise at work or leisure. The prevalence obtained by Teixera et al was much higher compared with this study as the operational definition adopted by Teixera et al was different.…”

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Associated Factors Among Vector Control Workers in a Malaysian State

Masilamani

Rasib

Darus

et al. 2012

Asia Pac J Public Health

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This study aims to determine the prevalence and associated factors of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among vector control workers in the state of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. This was an analytical cross-sectional study conducted on 181 vector control workers who were working in district health offices in a state in Malaysia. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and audiometry. Prevalence of NIHL was 26% among this group of workers. NIHL was significantly associated with the age-group of 40 years and older, length of service of 10 or more years, current occupational noise exposure, listening to loud music, history of firearms use, and history of mumps/measles infection. Following logistic regression, age of more than 40 years and noise exposure in current occupation were associated with NIHL with an odds ratio of 3.45 (95% confidence interval = 1.68-7.07) and 6.87 (95% confidence interval = 1.54-30.69), respectively, among this group of vector control workers.

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Noise induced hearing loss among the textile industry workers

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Cited by 10 publications

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Prevalence of Hearing Loss among Noise Exposed Industrial Workers

Prevalence of Hearing Loss among Noise Exposed Industrial Workers

Workers' Occupational Hazards at Textile Factory in Damietta City

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Associated Factors Among Vector Control Workers in a Malaysian State

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