Author:Edwards, ADate:Sep 2012This presentation outlines the importance of awareness training of managers at all levels and miners regarding the importance of hearing protection devices and adequate knowledge, motivation and training to prevent hearing loss.Read more
Author:Edwards, A; Khoza, N; Zungu, L; Letsoalo, S; Milanzi, LDate:Aug 2012The aim of awareness training of mine workers is to ensure that the worker has the knowledge about the risks of noize hazards and the effects on the hearing health and safety of workers. This is to prevent hearing loss and to train them on ...Read more
Author:Edwards, ADate:Aug 2010This presentation deals with the excessive noise exposure that miners in South African mines are exposed to. This exposure limits communication and compromises safety, increases risk of hearing loss, has implications for worker’s health, ...Read more
Author:Edwards, ADate:Oct 2010This presentation discusses the use of Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) are a feasible alternative in the identification of the development of NIHL. Three types of OAEs are discussed: Spontaneous (SOAE), Transient (TEOAE), Distortion Product ...Read more