In five pages the causes of hearing loss associated with the workplace are analyzed in terms of available evidence on the topic. Ten sources are cited in the bibliography.
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thereby incurring a number of psychological as well as physical complaints and experiences. Therefore, preventing this type of loss is very important. However, in the event that such
hearing loss does occur, it is important to understand the impact this has on the individual. Work-Related Hearing Loss - The Problem
Work-related hearing loss is a critical workplace safety and health issue (Work-Related Hearing Loss, 2002). In fact, "the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the occupational
safety and health community named hearing loss one of the 21 priority areas for research in the next century" (Work-Related Hearing Loss, 2002). It is important to note that
noise induced hearing loss is 100% preventable but, once this type of hearing loss has occurred, it is permanent and irreversible (Work-Related Hearing Loss, 2002). Therefore, clearly prevention is
important. This problem affects about 30 million people who are exposed to hazardous noise on the job (Hearing Loss -
Work Related, 2002, See also Sound Advice-Protect Your Ears in Noisy Work, 2002). Permanent hearing loss has been the result for about 10 million American workers (Hearing Loss -
Work Related, 2002, See also Campaign to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, 2002). Additionally, there are about 9 million workers who are at risk for hearing loss from exposure to agents
such as solvents and metals (Hearing Loss - Work Related, 2002). In fact, the problem has become so pervasive in the
workplace that OSHA has finally addressed the matter by revising the criteria for recording work-related hearing loss (OSHA to Issue Final Rule on Recording Hearing Loss, 2002, See also Final