Temporary Threshold Shifts among Iron and Steel Factory Workers in Tanzania: A Pre- Interventional Study
Background: Workers in iron and steel factories in Tanzania are exposed to noise levels above recommended limit values, without using hearing protection devices. Exposure to noise levels above 85 dB(A) is associated with temporary threshold shifts (TTS) of human hearing. Nevertheless, there are few...
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Main Authors: | Israel P. Nyarubeli, Magne Bråtveit, Alexander Mtemi Tungu, Simon H. Mamuya, Bente E. Moen |
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Language: | EN |
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Ubiquity Press
2021
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/fbefa8d29e4f45efa62a18f94b11cd35 |
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