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Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Volume 1, 2004 - Issue 4
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Noise Exposure of Music Teachers

Alberto Behar Sensory Communication Group, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Ewen MacDonald Sensory Communication Group, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Jason Lee The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Jie Cui Sensory Communication Group, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Hans Kunov Sensory Communication Group, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Willy Wong Sensory Communication Group, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pages 243-247 | Published online: 17 Aug 2010
 
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Abstract

A noise exposure survey was performed to assess the risk of hearing loss to school music teachers during the course of their activities. Noise exposure of 18 teachers from 15 schools was measured using noise dosimeters. The equivalent continuous noise level (Leq) of each teacher was recorded during single activities (classes) as well as for the entire day, and a normalized 8-hour exposure, termed the noise exposure level (Lex) was also computed. The measured Leq exceeded the 85-dBA limit for 78% of the teachers. Lex exceeded 85 dBA for 39% of the teachers. Limited recommendations on how to reduce the noise exposures are provided. The need for a hearing conservation program has also been emphasized.

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