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Noise Exposure and Noise Induced Hearing Loss Among Kuala Lumpur Traffic Point Duty Personnel

Thomas, N., and Nor Mariah A., and Fuad A., and Kuljit, S., and Philip, R., (2007) Noise Exposure and Noise Induced Hearing Loss Among Kuala Lumpur Traffic Point Duty Personnel. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 62 (2). pp. 152-155. ISSN 0300-5283

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Universiti Putra Malaysia. Dept. of Engineering.
Universiti Putra Malaysia. Dept. of Engineering.
Universiti Putra Malaysia. Dept. of Engineering.
Universiti Malaya Medical Center. dept. of ORL-HNS.
Hospital Ipoh. Dept. of ENT.

Abstract

Thirty-two points in Kuala Lumpur were selected where traffic personnel were on duty. Sound level readings were taken three times a day. Generally, the traffic noise levels were between 75 dBA to 85 dBA. The maximum sound level recorded was 108.2 dBA. Noise emitted by traffic equipment and vehicles were up to 133 dBA. Results of audiometric tests revealed that out of 30 who were tested, 24 or 80% were positive for noise-induced hearing loss. A questionnaire survey revealed a lack of knowledge on occupational safety and personal protective equipment.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:Noise induced hearing loss, Traffic personnel, Kuala Lumpur
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:6029

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