Noise induce hearing loss among burmese workers of rubber wood processing plant at Nakhon sri thammarat province
Keywords:
Rubber wood processing plant, Hearing loss, Burmese workers, NoiseAbstract
Rubber wood processing plant has a noisy process that affects hearing loss. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the exposure of noise and hearing loss among Burmese workers. This is a descriptive study. 92 samples were collected by sound measurement. Use of questionnaires and audiometric tests. Use descriptive statistics. The study found that 100 percent of the employees were over 85 dB and 64.1 percent of hearing loss were abnormal. Employers must implement Hearing Conservation measures at workplace for prevent noise induce hearing loss is an occupational disease.
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7. Urajananon K, Chanchanprasit C, Songkham C. Sound exposure and perceived risk of sound exposure of workers in large lumber processing plants. [Internet]. [cited 2018 April 16]; Available from: https://onemoon.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/risk_kalaya.pdf. (in Thai)
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9. Srisingh Y, Chanprasit C, Kaewtaramanukul T. Effect of raising awareness through safety training on hearing protective device use among wooden furniture workers. Journal of Nursing 2017, 44(3): 90-101. (in Thai)
10. Klomsoontorn P, Simmali T, Pirlalam B. Prevalence and factors associated with noise-induced hearing loss among workers in saharuang sugar cane company Mukdahan province Thailand. Journal of the office DPC 7 2013, 11(4): 40-51. (in Thai)
11. Ritham A, Jaroencharnkrai J, Janprasert S, Intrawong J. Related factors to hearing amang natural rubber processing industry worker in Rayong. Journal of Public Health Nursing 2016, 30(3): 118 – 131. (in Thai)
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13. Office of Foreign Workers Administration. Department of employment.
statistics on the number of aliens allowed to work [Internet] [cited 2018 April 10]; Available from: https://www.doe.go.th/prd/assets/upload/files/alien_th/ac6cfafc34b3f6d6dbb72a21da544d3a.pdf (in Thai)
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15. Pancharoensri S, Muntawan N. Question- Answer noise & hearing problems.
1st ed. Bangkok: ReangSam Graphic design; 2002. (in Thai)
16. Kongthong P. Hearing loss caused by noise hazards among sawmill workers in a factory in Nakhon si thammarat province. Journal of Health Systems Research 2007, 1(2); 1-9. (in Thai)
17. Health and Safety Executive. Noise at work guidance for employers on the control of noise at work regulations 2005 [Internet] [cited 2018 June 5]; Available from: https://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_142352_en.pdf
18. Chang S, Chang C. Prevalence and risk factors of noise-induced hearing loss
Among liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder infusion workers in Taiwan. Industrial Health 2009; 47:603-610.
19. Petpraphan R, Khaimook W, Choosong T. Evaluation of noise levels and noise-induced hearing loss of workers at a stone milling factory in Nakornsithammarat province. Journal of Safety and Health 2015, 8(1); 13-18. (in Thai)
20. Rattanarak A, Intarapinthuwat M, Wangsaen K, Sakulku P. State of occupational noise induce hearing loss situation in Thailand and other countries. KKU Journal for Public Health Research 2017, 10(1);1-10. (in Thai)
21. Notification of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare. Guidelines and Methods for Establishing Hearing Conservation Measures in Business Establishments (12 June 2018). The Government Gazette. Book 135 Special Edition 134; 15. (in Thai)
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