Hearing Conservation Programs

Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control

Volumn , Issue , 2008, Pages 383-393

  Erdreich, John ^a  

^a Ostergaard Acoustical Associates   (United States)

Author keywords

A weighted sound pressure level; Complete otologic examination; Effective hearing conservation program; Noise exposure and occupational hearing loss; Sound pressure level measurements

Indexed keywords

EID: 84891280589     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1002/9780470209707.ch33     Document Type: Chapter

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