Occupational Noise Exposure: New Strategies for Prevention

Dear Colleagues,

Noise exposure, a hazard that, despite being recorded in antiquity, still makes a significant contribution to disabling hearing loss in adults, thought to be 16% worldwide. Apart from the direct physiological effect on the cochlea, noise can cause stress and interfere with communicating safely. Noise can also be regarded as a ‘sentinel’ exposure in industry: It is easily measured, there are relatively simple methods of noise elimination and reduction at a source, minimisation through the use of hearing protective devices is widely used, and the health effects can be readily detected through audiology. Hearing conservation programmes (HCPs) can also be regarded as a model for disease prevention.

This Special Issue will focus on noise as a health stressor. As such, we are interested in the spectrum of health effects caused by noise, but particularly about prevention. The latter will include noise management strategies and interventions. We are particularly interested in the use of hearing protection, including how to assess their effectiveness and fit, along with the behavioural issues surrounding their use. Additionally of interest is the use of novel methods to detect early noise induced hearing loss, either through behavioural methods or otoacoustic emissions.

Prof. Dr. David McBride
Guest Editor

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• Hearing loss, noise induced;
• Prevention and control;
• Occupational surveillance