Issue Date
2004
Abstract
This paper examines the risks of occupational noise induced hearing loss in firefighters. OSHA and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines are described and noise data collected from the Blue Island (Illinois) Fire Department is analyzed.
Language
English
Publisher
Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine
Subject (MeSH)
Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced; Noise, Occupational; United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- standards; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health -- standards
Subject (LC)
Fire fighters
Document Type
Thesis
Advisor
Bohl, Carl; Clark, William
Recommended Citation
Haywood, Gretchen Lyn, "Hearing hazards to firefighters" (2004). Independent Studies and Capstones. Paper 40. Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine.
https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/pacs_capstones/40
