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View article: Sources of noise exposure across Australian workplaces: cross-sectional analysis and modelling the impact of a targeted noise-source reduction initiative
Sources of noise exposure across Australian workplaces: cross-sectional analysis and modelling the impact of a targeted noise-source reduction initiative Open
Context Workplace noise regulations and guidance follow the hierarchy of control model that prioritizes eliminating or reducing noise at its source. Objectives To determine the main sources of workplace noise exposure in the Australian wor…
View article: The prevalence of tinnitus in the Australian working population
The prevalence of tinnitus in the Australian working population Open
The prevalence of tinnitus in the Australian workforce is high, particularly in certain occupations. Workplace practices and conditions that increase the risk of tinnitus should be examined, and targeted workplace prevention strategies dev…
View article: Exposure to Hand-Arm Vibration in the Australian Workforce
Exposure to Hand-Arm Vibration in the Australian Workforce Open
Objective To estimate the prevalence of hand-arm vibration (HAV) in Australian workplaces. Methods The Australian Workplace Exposure Survey (AWES)—Hearing was a cross-sectional telephone survey of Australian workers conducted in 2016–2017.…
View article: Exposure to noise and ototoxic chemicals in the Australian workforce
Exposure to noise and ototoxic chemicals in the Australian workforce Open
Objective To determine the current prevalence of exposure to workplace noise and ototoxic chemicals, including co-exposures. Method A cross-sectional telephone survey of nearly 5000 Australian workers was conducted using the web-based appl…
View article: A Systematic Review of Full-Shift, Noise Exposure Levels Among Construction Workers: Are We Improving?
A Systematic Review of Full-Shift, Noise Exposure Levels Among Construction Workers: Are We Improving? Open
Studies spanning 36 years in 10 countries consistently show construction workers have been exposed to hazardous noise levels. There has been no significant change over time of the average full-shift exposure levels of construction workers,…
View article: 0351 National prevalence of occupational noise exposure
0351 National prevalence of occupational noise exposure Open
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is common and is one of the major costs to occupational compensation schemes. NIHL can also result in reduced quality of life and employment opportunities for the worker. Despite this considerable burden, …
View article: Acoustics Australia
Acoustics Australia Open
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