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Author(s): Nour Chaaban ¹ ^,

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Keywords: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, hearing protection compliance, occupational health, Hearing Conservation Programs, workplace safety, PPE adherence, smart hearing protection.

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Pourabdian Siamak, Forouharmajd Farhad, Nazaryan Kamyar, Fuente Adrian, Asady Hadi. The efficiency of hearing protective devices against occupational low frequency noise in comparison to the new subjective suggested method. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. Vol. 13(1)2022. Medknow. [Cross Ref]
Guo Jianyu, Shu Linyan, Wen Wei, Xu Guoyong, Zhan Lichun, Yan Maosheng, Long Taihua, Fan Zhixing, Wu Junle, Xiao Bin. The influencing factors of hearing protection device usage among noise-exposed workers in Guangdong Province: a structural equation modeling-based survey. BMC Public Health. Vol. 24(1)2024. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. [Cross Ref]
Ibrahim Kabir, Simpeh Fredrick, Adebowale Oluseyi Julius. Benefits and challenges of wearable safety devices in the construction sector. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. Vol. 14(1):50–71. 2025. Emerald. [Cross Ref]
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Kulinski Devon, Murphy Sara, Mancini Jolene, Brungart Douglas S.. Evaluation of Hearing Conservation In-Processing Procedures at a U.S. Marine Corps Accession Point. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. Vol. 9(6):1683–1690. 2024. American Speech Language Hearing Association. [Cross Ref]
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Loughran Michael T., Lyons Stephanie, Plack Christopher J., Armitage Christopher J.. Which interventions increase hearing protection behaviors during noisy recreational activities? A systematic review. BMC Public Health. Vol. 20(1)2020. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. [Cross Ref]
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Mirza Raúl, Kirchner D. Bruce, Dobie Robert A., Crawford James. Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Vol. 60(9)2018. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). [Cross Ref]
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Pelegrin ArmandoCarballo, Canuet Leonides, Rodríguez ÁngelesArias, Morales MariaPilar Arévalo. Predictive factors of occupational noise-induced hearing loss in Spanish workers: A prospective study. Noise and Health. Vol. 17(78)2015. Medknow. [Cross Ref]
Rabinowitz Peter, Cantley Linda F., Galusha Deron, Trufan Sally, Swersey Arthur, Dixon-Ernst Christine, Ramirez Vickie, Neitzel Richard. Assessing Hearing Conservation Program Effectiveness. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Vol. 60(1):29–35. 2018. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). [Cross Ref]
Saleh Sabah, Woskie Susan, Bello Anila. The Use of Noise Dampening Mats to Reduce Heavy-Equipment Noise Exposures in Construction. Safety and Health at Work. Vol. 8(2):226–230. 2017. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]
Sheppard Adam, Ralli Massimo, Gilardi Antonio, Salvi Richard. Occupational Noise: Auditory and Non-Auditory Consequences. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 17(23)2020. MDPI AG. [Cross Ref]
Si Si, Lewkowski Kate, Fritschi Lin, Heyworth Jane, Liew Danny, Li Ian. Productivity Burden of Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Australia: A Life Table Modelling Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 17(13)2020. MDPI AG. [Cross Ref]
Tikka Christina, Verbeek Jos H, Kateman Erik, Morata Thais C, Dreschler Wouter A, Ferrite Silvia. Interventions to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Vol. 2019(1)2017. Wiley. [Cross Ref]
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[1] Abbasi Milad, Derakhshan Jalil, Darabi Faezeh, Abdullah Media Noori, Mahmood Evan Abdulkareem, Eskandari Tahereh, Yazdanirad Saeid. The impact of noise-induced hearing loss on individual job performance: exploring the role of aggression and work-related quality of life. BMC Psychology. Vol. 12(1)2024. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. [Cross Ref]

[2] Abdul Rahim Khairul Azhar, Jewaratnam Jegalakshimi, Che Hassan Che Rosmani. Identification of Noise Levels for Skill Training Activities, Equipment, Machines and Power Tools at TVET Institutes in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 19(23)2022. MDPI AG. [Cross Ref]

[3] Ajzen Icek, Schmidt Peter. Changing Behavior Using the Theory of Planned BehaviorThe Handbook of Behavior Change. p. 17–31. 2020. Cambridge University Press. [Cross Ref]

[4] Chen Kou-Huang, Su Shih-Bin, Chen Kow-Tong. An overview of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among workers: epidemiology, pathogenesis, and preventive measures. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine. Vol. 25(1)2020. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. [Cross Ref]

[5] Cuervo Isabel, Fitch Ashlee, Stein Diane, Baron Sherry L.. Exploring Mentorship in Union and Non-Union Occupational Safety and Health Training Programs. NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy. Vol. 32(4):265–276. 2023. SAGE Publications. [Cross Ref]

[6] Doutres Olivier, Sgard Franck C., Terroir Jonathan. A review about hearing protection comfort and its evaluation. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. Vol. 141(5_Supplement)2017. Acoustical Society of America (ASA). [Cross Ref]

[7] Doutres Olivier, Terroir Jonathan, Jolly Caroline, Gauvin Chantal, Martin Laurence, Negrini Alessia. Towards a Holistic Model Explaining Hearing Protection Device Use among Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 19(9)2022. MDPI AG. [Cross Ref]

[8] Fauzan Nur Syafiqah, Sukadarin Ezrin Hani, Widia Mirta, Irianto Irianto, Ghazali Ihwan. A Systematic Literature Review of the Factors Influencing Hearing Protection Device Usage among Industrial Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 20(4)2023. MDPI AG. [Cross Ref]

[9] Pourabdian Siamak, Forouharmajd Farhad, Nazaryan Kamyar, Fuente Adrian, Asady Hadi. The efficiency of hearing protective devices against occupational low frequency noise in comparison to the new subjective suggested method. International Journal of Preventive Medicine. Vol. 13(1)2022. Medknow. [Cross Ref]

[10] Guo Jianyu, Shu Linyan, Wen Wei, Xu Guoyong, Zhan Lichun, Yan Maosheng, Long Taihua, Fan Zhixing, Wu Junle, Xiao Bin. The influencing factors of hearing protection device usage among noise-exposed workers in Guangdong Province: a structural equation modeling-based survey. BMC Public Health. Vol. 24(1)2024. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. [Cross Ref]

[11] Ibrahim Kabir, Simpeh Fredrick, Adebowale Oluseyi Julius. Benefits and challenges of wearable safety devices in the construction sector. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. Vol. 14(1):50–71. 2025. Emerald. [Cross Ref]

[12] Jacobs Neva, Roberts Benjamin, Reamer Heidi, Mathis Claire, Gaffney Shannon, Neitzel Richard. Noise exposures in different community settings measured by traditional dosimeter and smartphone app. Applied Acoustics. Vol. 167:2020. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

[13] Jo Hyeon, Baek Eun-Mi. Impacts of noise-induced hearing loss on sleep, health, and workplace: Multi-group analysis. Heliyon. Vol. 10(9)2024. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

[14] Jones Christina L., Jensen Jakob D., Scherr Courtney L., Brown Natasha R., Christy Katheryn, Weaver Jeremy. The Health Belief Model as an Explanatory Framework in Communication Research: Exploring Parallel, Serial, and Moderated Mediation. Health Communication. Vol. 30(6):566–576. 2015. Informa UK Limited. [Cross Ref]

[15] Keppler Hannah, Ingeborg Dhooge, Sofie Degeest, Bart Vinck. The effects of a hearing education program on recreational noise exposure, attitudes and beliefs toward noise, hearing loss, and hearing protector devices in young adults. Noise and Health. Vol. 17(78)2015. Medknow. [Cross Ref]

[16] Kulinski Devon, Murphy Sara, Mancini Jolene, Brungart Douglas S.. Evaluation of Hearing Conservation In-Processing Procedures at a U.S. Marine Corps Accession Point. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. Vol. 9(6):1683–1690. 2024. American Speech Language Hearing Association. [Cross Ref]

[17] Kwak Chanbeom, Han Woojae. The Effectiveness of Hearing Protection Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 18(21)2021. MDPI AG. [Cross Ref]

[18] Leung Richard, Cook Margaret M., Capra Mike F., Johnstone Kelly R.. Do non-healthcare workers report physical, physiological, psychological or communication impacts associated with wearing hearing and respiratory protection? International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. Vol. 101:2024. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

[19] Loughran Michael T., Lyons Stephanie, Plack Christopher J., Armitage Christopher J.. Which interventions increase hearing protection behaviors during noisy recreational activities? A systematic review. BMC Public Health. Vol. 20(1)2020. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. [Cross Ref]

[20] Madvari Rohollah Fallah, Bidel Hamideh, Mehri Ahmad, Babaee Fatema, Laal Fereydoon. Analysis of the Relationships between Noise Exposure and Stress/Arousal Mood at Different Levels of Workload. Sound & Vibration. Vol. 58(1):119–131. 2024. Academic Publishing Pte. Ltd. [Cross Ref]

[21] Marques Goncalo, Pitarma Rui. A Real-Time Noise Monitoring System Based on Internet of Things for Enhanced Acoustic Comfort and Occupational Health. IEEE Access. Vol. 8:139741–139755. 2020. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). [Cross Ref]

[22] Mirza Raúl, Kirchner D. Bruce, Dobie Robert A., Crawford James. Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Vol. 60(9)2018. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). [Cross Ref]

[23] Sedghi Noushabadi Zhaleh. The Influence of Risk Perception on Hearing Conservation and the Use of Hearing Protection DevicesPublic Health. 2024. IntechOpen. [Cross Ref]

[24] Orikpete Ochuko Felix, Dennis Nicole M., Kikanme Kenneth N., Ewim Daniel Raphael Ejike. Advancing noise management in aviation: Strategic approaches for preventing noise-induced hearing loss. Journal of Environmental Management. Vol. 363:2024. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

[25] Pelegrin ArmandoCarballo, Canuet Leonides, Rodríguez ÁngelesArias, Morales MariaPilar Arévalo. Predictive factors of occupational noise-induced hearing loss in Spanish workers: A prospective study. Noise and Health. Vol. 17(78)2015. Medknow. [Cross Ref]

[26] Rabinowitz Peter, Cantley Linda F., Galusha Deron, Trufan Sally, Swersey Arthur, Dixon-Ernst Christine, Ramirez Vickie, Neitzel Richard. Assessing Hearing Conservation Program Effectiveness. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Vol. 60(1):29–35. 2018. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). [Cross Ref]

[27] Saleh Sabah, Woskie Susan, Bello Anila. The Use of Noise Dampening Mats to Reduce Heavy-Equipment Noise Exposures in Construction. Safety and Health at Work. Vol. 8(2):226–230. 2017. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

[28] Sheppard Adam, Ralli Massimo, Gilardi Antonio, Salvi Richard. Occupational Noise: Auditory and Non-Auditory Consequences. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 17(23)2020. MDPI AG. [Cross Ref]

[29] Si Si, Lewkowski Kate, Fritschi Lin, Heyworth Jane, Liew Danny, Li Ian. Productivity Burden of Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Australia: A Life Table Modelling Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Vol. 17(13)2020. MDPI AG. [Cross Ref]

[30] Tikka Christina, Verbeek Jos H, Kateman Erik, Morata Thais C, Dreschler Wouter A, Ferrite Silvia. Interventions to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Vol. 2019(1)2017. Wiley. [Cross Ref]

[31] Wagner Elizabeth L., Shin Jung-Bum. Mechanisms of Hair Cell Damage and Repair. Trends in Neurosciences. Vol. 42(6):414–424. 2019. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

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