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  • 1Cattedra e Scuola di Specializzazione in Medicina del Lavoro, Università degli Studi di Roma la Sapienza.

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|January 1, 1993
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Workers in a cellulose factory exposed to high noise levels (up to 90 db(A)) showed significant noise-induced hearing loss. Audiometric tests confirmed a link between workplace noise, hearing damage, and employee seniority.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Audiology
  • Industrial Hygiene

Background:

  • Cellulose factories can generate high noise levels.
  • Occupational noise exposure is a known risk factor for hearing loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess noise levels in a cellulose factory.
  • To determine the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in exposed workers.
  • To investigate the relationship between noise exposure, audiometric results, and worker seniority.

Main Methods:

  • Noise level dosimetry was performed in various working areas.
  • Audiometric testing was conducted on exposed workers and a control group.
  • Data analysis correlated noise levels, hearing thresholds, and years of employment.

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Main Results:

  • Noise levels reached up to 90 decibels (A) in several factory areas.
  • Eighteen exposed workers exhibited significant hearing loss.
  • No hearing impairment was detected in the control group of 100 subjects.

Conclusions:

  • A strong correlation exists between workplace noise levels, audiometric findings, and employee seniority.
  • The study highlights the risk of noise-induced hearing loss in cellulose factory environments.
  • Implementing hearing conservation programs is crucial for exposed workers.