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KMID : 1141220110020040336
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Safety and Health at Work
2011 Volume.2 No. 4 p.336 ~ p.347
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The Risk Rating System for Noise-induced Hearing Loss in Korean Manufacturing Sites Based on the 2009 Survey on Work Environments
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Kim Young-Sun
Cho Youn-Ho
Kwon Oh-Jun
Choi Seong-Weon
Rhee Kyung-Yong
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Abstract
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Objectives: In Korea, an average of 258 workers claim compensation for their noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) on an annual basis. Indeed, hearing disorder ranks first in the number of diagnoses made by occupational medical check-ups. Against this backdrop, this study analyzed the impact of 19 types of noise-generating machines and equipment on the sound pressure levels in workplaces and NIHL occurrence based on a 2009 national survey on work environments.
Methods: Through this analysis, a series of statistical models were built to determine posterior probabilities for each worksite with an aim to present risk ratings for noise levels at work.
Results: It was found that air compressors and grinding machines came in first and second, respectively in the number of installed noise-generating machines and equipment. However, there was no direct relationship between workplace noise and NIHL among workers since noise-control equipment and protective gear had been in place. By building a logistic regression model and neural network, statistical models were set to identify the influence of the noise-generating machines and equipment on workplace noise levels and NIHL occurrence.
Conclusion: This study offered NIHL prevention measures which are fit for the worksites in each risk grade.
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KEYWORD
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Noise-induced hearing loss, Sound pressure level, Survey on work environments
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