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Future needs for improvement of noise-induced hearing loss awareness training and hearing protection device practices in the South African mining industry

Author: Edwards, AL ; Khoza, N ; Letsoalo, S ; Milanzi, L ; Zungu, L Date: Aug 2012 An investigation of the current practices and policies at various mines of the training practices and the employees’ knowledge of the risks as well as the miner’s use of HPDs was initiated by the Safety in Mining Research Advisory Committee ... Read more
Novel method of evaluating miners at risk for noise-induced hearing loss

Author: Edwards, AL Date: 31 Aug 2010 Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) negatively affects the quality of life of mine employees and costs mining companies large amounts in compensation claims. The prevention of NIHL requires early identification and recent evidence about the ... Read more
Ototoxicity in the South African mining industry: a position paper

Author: Edwards, AL Date: Feb 2013 Despite the attention that Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) prevention has received in the mining industry since 2003 when the milestone to eliminate NIHL was set, the statistics show that NIHL persists as one of the most common occupational ... Read more
Ototoxicity in the South African mining industry: a position paper

Author: Edwards, AL Date: Feb 2013 This position paper asserts that exposure to chemicals in certain occupations and work activities in the mining industry can lead to ototoxicity which accentuates the problem of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Increased awareness of all ... Read more

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