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[Temporary hearing threshold shift in policemen after firearm training].

F Cassano¹, Roberta Montesano, Elena Bobbio

¹DiMIMP, Cattedra Igiene Industriale UNIBA, Bari. f.cassano@medlav.uniba.it

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|May 25, 2012

Summary

State Police officers experience significant noise exposure from firearm use, leading to temporary hearing threshold shifts above 6000 Hz, even with hearing protection.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Audiology
Forensic Science

Background:

State Police officers face high-intensity, short-duration noise exposure during firearm use.
Firearm noise presents a significant occupational hazard in law enforcement.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess noise exposure levels experienced by State Police officers during firearm training.
To evaluate the impact of firearm noise on officers' hearing.

Main Methods:

Audiometric and phonometric investigations were conducted during firearm training sessions.
Measurements assessed noise levels and hearing thresholds.

Main Results:

Significant noise exposure was detected.
A temporary threshold shift in hearing was observed, particularly above 6000 Hz.

Conclusions:

Firearm noise exposure exceeds statutory limits for State Police officers, even when using hearing protection.
Temporary hearing threshold shifts confirm the detrimental effects of this occupational noise exposure.