The occupational effects of unconventional (custom-made) hearing protection for platinum mine workers

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is on the priority list of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Hearing loss due to industrial noise exposure is the most prevalent industrial disease. Noise (above 85 dB) is not only a physical hazard, but also a psychological hazard that may create or exacerbate e...

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Main Author: R. J. Steenkamp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2003-10-01
Series:SA Journal of Industrial Psychology
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Online Access:https://sajip.co.za/index.php/sajip/article/view/105