Field Attenuation of Foam Earplugs
Background: Hearing protection devices (HPDs) are often used in the workplace to prevent hearing damage caused by noise. However, a factor that can lead to hearing loss in the workplace is improper HPD fitting, and the previous literature has shown that instructing workers on how to properly insert...
Main Authors: | Fran Copelli, Alberto Behar, Tina Ngoc Le, Frank A. Russo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-06-01
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Series: | Safety and Health at Work |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791120303358 |
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