Individual Fit Testing of Hearing Protection Devices Based on Microphone in Real Ear

Background: Labeled noise reduction (NR) data presented by manufacturers are considered one of the main challenging issues for occupational experts in employing hearing protection devices (HPDs). This study aimed to determine the actual NR data of typical HPDs using the objective fit testing method...

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Main Authors: Azam Biabani, Mohsen Aliabadi, Rostam Golmohammadi, Maryam Farhadian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791117301749