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Noise in small industry.

T Vihma, M Nurminen

    International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
    |January 1, 1983
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    A survey in Finland

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational health
    • Industrial hygiene
    • Audiology

    Background:

    • Small industries in Finland pose unique challenges for occupational health.
    • Noise exposure is a significant risk factor in various industrial settings.
    • Effective occupational health care requires understanding current practices and worker exposures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess noise exposure levels in Finnish small industries.
    • To evaluate the availability and use of hearing protection devices.
    • To determine the adequacy of medical surveillance for noise-exposed workers.

    Main Methods:

    • Random sampling of 100 small workplaces (5-49 personnel) in Uusimaa.
    • Survey of worker noise exposure, hearing protection availability, and medical surveillance practices.

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  • Analysis of data to identify gaps in occupational health care for noise-exposed workers.

    • Main Results:

    • 32% of surveyed workers (n=1181) were exposed to noise levels of at least 85 dB(leq).
    • Prevalence of noise exposure varied widely (3-82%) by industry type.
    • Only 20% of noise-exposed workers received periodic medical surveillance (audiograms).
    • Hearing protection was available to 50% of workers, but fewer than half used it.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant noise exposure exists in Finnish small industries, necessitating improved occupational health strategies.
    • Inadequate use of hearing protection and insufficient medical surveillance highlight critical areas for intervention.
    • Development of targeted preventive measures is crucial to mitigate noise-induced hearing loss in this sector.