1. Comparison of knowledge and behavior toward hearing protection among workers in different workplaces and its influence factors
Meng YANG ; Zongzhou OU ; Min YANG ; Ping HE ; Dongkui HE ; Huiqing CHEN ; Xiqing LIAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2018;36(6):413-415
Objective:
To compare the knowledge and behavior toward hearing protection among workers in different workplaces and investigate its influence factors.
Methods:
2 manufacturing companies with obvious noise hazard in workplace were selected into the study. Health management level was distinguished through field investigation and verification. Questionnaire focus on basic knowledge of hearing health, acceptance level of noise hazard, comfort of wearing hearing protectors and atmosphere in workplace was designed and was used to investigate the knowledge and behavior toward hearing protection.
Results:
Hearing protectors that meet the level of protection are distributed throughout the workplaces. Although company A has a lower noise hazards level, the health management system was poorly executed. The proportion of workers persisting in wearing hearing protectors throughout the work shift in company A was lower than B (