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11/1/2010 - Conference papersTo assess benefits of hearing protection devices for prevention of noise-induced hearing loss in miners, NIOSH tested the impact of nine electronic sound restoration hearing protectors on speech intelligibility in selected mining background noises.
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2/1/2010 - Conference papersNIOSH has developed several new hearing loss prevention tools and interventions that specifically target behavioral and attitudinal barriers that keep miners from effectively acting to prevent their own hearing loss.
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7/1/2008 - Conference papersIssues related to testing the performance of sound restoration hearing protectors are outlined within this paper, and possible solutions are discussed.
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7/1/2008 - Conference papersThis study examines the use of a commercially-available lubricant for hearing aids to determine whether it would facilitate improved fit and attenuation for earplugs.
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8/1/2000 - Conference papersIncludes general information on the hearing loss problem in mining, a review of hearing protection used and noise regulations in mining, and other background materials.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program