| Potential barriers to engineered noise control in food and beverage manufacturing in British Columbia, Canada: A qualitative study. | |
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PMID: 22264062 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Abstract Objective: Noise is probably the most ubiquitous of occupational hazards. While many jurisdictions require hearing conservation programs (HCP), the most effective intervention-engineered noise controls (ENC)-is rarely implemented. We used a qualitative study design to investigate barriers to the implementation of ENC. Design & study sample: Fifty-five individuals at eight food and beverage manufacturers participated. In-depth interviews were conducted and analysed using grounded theory techniques. HCP audits provided contextual information. Results: None of the companies had fully implemented HCP as required by regulation. Many factors emerged as possible barriers to the implementation of engineered noise control, including: poor knowledge of relevant regulations, noise reduction options and the health impacts of noise; weak technical skills and experience; low ranking of noise as a hazard by stakeholders; issues around job insecurity, weak language skills; lack of 'quiet' machine options and information from equipment manufacturers; poor employer-regulator relationships; barriers to employee-employer reporting; informal valuation of ENC costs; and feasibility issues. Conclusions: Potential barriers to the implementation of ENC were identified, and classified at three levels at which they operated. Many barriers could be addressed by a more rigorous application of existing HCP regulation and improvements in education, technical support, and regulatory enforcement. |
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Hugh W Davies; Amber Louie; Musarrat Nahid; Jean Shoveller |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: International journal of audiology Volume: 51 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1708-8186 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Audiol Publication Date: 2012 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-01-23 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101140017 Medline TA: Int J Audiol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S43-50 Citation Subset: IM |
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* School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia , Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada. |
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