The most current and comprehensive text to cover hearing conservation programs in occupational
non-occupational and educational settings According to the National Institutes of Occupational
Safety and Health approximately 30 million adults are exposed to dangerous noise levels at
work and an additional 9 million are at risk for hearing loss from ototoxins such as metals and
solvents. Millions of children and young adults are also at risk for noise-induced hearing loss
in non-occupational settings. Hearing Conservation: In Occupational Recreational Educational
and Home Settings is the most current text to cover all major topics related to noise-induced
hearing loss including the military construction manufacturing mining transportation the
music industry the home environment educational settings and recreational arenas. From the
underlying principles of hearing loss to audiometric testing procedures to assessment of
hearing conservation programs the book is packed with information for audiologists and other
members of the interdisciplinary team who provide hearing conservation services for at-risk
groups. Special Features - Many examples of audiometric data that enhance understanding of all
types of hearing impairment test procedures and standard threshold shift calculations -
Protocols for comprehensive audiological tinnitus and auditory processing evaluations -
Clinical pathways and follow-up action steps when a standard threshold shift is confirmed
including decisions about worker's compensation in occupational settings - Assessment of the
effectiveness of a wide range of hearing conservation programs and correction of
deficiencies-along with training educational and motivational techniques - The most current
information about hearing protection and enhancement devices related regulations selection
and fitting and training workers in how to use them for optimal results - A set of discussion
questions at the end of each chapter that stimulate review and classroom dialogue Comprehensive
in scope easily accessible and useful to both clinicians and investigators Hearing
Conservation: In Occupational Recreational Educational and Home Settings is essential for
audiologists occupational hearing conservationists otolaryngologists internists
occupational nurses noise control engineers and any other practitioner who plays a role in
developing implementing and maintaining hearing conservation measures. It is also an
excellent text for graduate level audiology courses in hearing conservation.ness of a wide
range of hearing conservation programs and correction of deficiencies-along with training
educational and motivational techniques - The most current information about hearing
protection and enhancement devices related regulations selection and fitting and training
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