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Occupational hearing impairment in pig breeders.
1Department of Oto-rhino-laryngology, St. Joseph's Hospital, Esbjerg, Denmark.
Scandinavian Audiology
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Workers at pig breeding facilities face significant noise exposure from animals and cleaning equipment. This can cause noise-induced hearing loss, highlighting the need for hearing protection.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Audiology
- Environmental Noise
Background:
- Workers in pig breeding facilities are exposed to high noise levels.
- Sources include pigs during feeding (95-104 dBA) and high-pressure cleaners (98-105 dBA).
Observation:
- A case study details noise-induced hearing loss.
- The hearing loss is attributed to occupational noise exposure.
Findings:
- Pig farming environments present substantial noise hazards.
- Sustained exposure to noise levels exceeding 95 dBA is common.
Implications:
- There is a clear risk of hearing damage for piggery workers.
- Widespread use of hearing protectors is crucial to prevent hearing loss in this profession.