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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Audiology
  • Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a significant occupational hazard, especially for mining personnel.
  • The National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) leads efforts in hearing loss prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the NIOSH Hearing Loss Prevention Program (HLPP).
  • To describe research techniques for developing noise controls and available protective products.

Main Methods:

  • Research into engineering noise controls.
  • Development of administrative noise control strategies.
  • Evaluation of hearing protection products.

Main Results:

  • The HLPP employs diverse research methods to address NIHL.
  • Techniques for engineering and administrative controls are being developed.
  • Products to safeguard miners' hearing are being made available.

Conclusions:

  • The NIOSH HLPP is actively working to reduce NIHL in the mining workforce.
  • A combination of control strategies and protective products is essential for effective hearing loss prevention.