This position paper asserts that exposure to chemicals in certain occupations and work activities in the mining industry can lead to ototoxicity which accentuates the problem of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Increased awareness of all factors that lead to NIHL, in particular ototoxicity in the mining industry, and the implementation of risk assessment and prevention measures can assist the industry in the quest to eliminate NIHL.
Reference:
Edwards, A.L. 2013. Ototoxicity in the South African mining industry: a position paper. In: Mine Ventilation Society 2013 Conference, Emporer's Palace 28 February - 1 March 2013
Edwards, A. (2013). Ototoxicity in the South African mining industry: a position paper. Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6881
Edwards, AL. "Ototoxicity in the South African mining industry: a position paper." (2013): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6881
Edwards A, Ototoxicity in the South African mining industry: a position paper; Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa; 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/6881 .
