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Occupational noise levels during emergency relief operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Authors

Achutan-C

Source

J Occup Environ Hyg 2007 Apr; 4(4):D33-D35

Link

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15459620701191040 

NIOSHTIC No.

20031679 

Abstract

This evaluation has brought to light the potential for emergency response workers to be exposed to excessive noise levels that could contribute to hearing loss. If these workers had similar exposures in their daily jobs, they would be enrolled in a hearing loss prevention program by their employers. This evaluation also highlighted a potential noise hazard to workers who care for domestic animals, such as employees of veterinary practices and animal shelters. Emergency response plans should consider noise exposures in shelters and structures used to house animals and should consider engineering and administrative controls in addition to providing HPDs to workers.

Keywords

Noise; Noise-exposure; Noise-induced-hearing-loss; Noise-sources; Emergency-responders

CODEN

JOEHA2

Publication Date

20070401

Document Type

Journal Article

Editors

Mazzuckelli-L

Funding Type

Grant

Fiscal Year

2007

NTIS Accession No.

NTIS Price

Identifying No.

Grant-Number-T42-OH-008491

Issue of Publication

4

ISSN

1545-9624

NIOSH Division

DSHEFS

Priority Area

Services

Source Name

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

State

OH

Performing Organization

University of Iowa