2015-03
Hearing Profile of Brazilian Forestry Workers' Noise Exposure
Researchers studying the hearing health of forestry workers have revealed the presence of a noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in this population and have concluded that the vibration of the equipment, the carbon monoxide released by motors, and pesticides might also contribute to NIHL. To analyze the noise exposure in the Brazilian forestry industry workers and the effects on hearing. The study sample comprised 109 employees of a company that specialized in reforestation. Their...
