Evaluation of Muff-Type Hearing Protectors as Used in a Working Environment

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal

Volumn 57, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 264-271

  Giardino, Dennis A ^a   Durkt Jr , George ^a  

^a Mine Safety and Health Administration   (United States)

Author keywords

Hearing protection devices (HPDs); Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; EAR PROTECTION; HEARING LOSS; INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE; MINING; NOISE INJURY; NOISE REDUCTION; OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY; WORK ENVIRONMENT;

EAR PROTECTIVE DEVICES; EVALUATION STUDIES; HUMANS; MINING; NOISE, OCCUPATIONAL; OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH;

EID: 0029995111     PISSN: 15298663     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15428119691014990     Document Type: Article

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