Introduction Productivity-adjusted life-year (PALY) is a relatively new measure for
quantifying the impact of disease on productivity. This study aims to systematically review …

An apparent disconnect exist in workplaces regarding identification of occupational hearing
loss (OHL) and implementation of specific strategies to prevent progression of OHL, evident …

For many years, disability-adjusted life-years have been a primary focus of the landmark
Global Burden of Disease studies [1]. Incorporating years of life lost and years of life lived …

Objective: We aimed to assess the prevalence of exposure by sector and the sectors of
activity most exposed to each exposure, using routine occupational health data, and to …

Abstract Background Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) may have a significant effect on
individual job performance (IJP). These effects may exert through aggression and work …

Background Workplace may not only increase the risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries
but also compromise work efficiency, particularly in a warming climate. This study aimed to …

As urbanization and population growth escalate, the challenge of noise pollution intensifies,
particularly within the aviation industry. This review examines current insights into noise …

Background: Sustained exposure to excess noise in recreational settings is among the main
causes of hearing loss among young adults worldwide. Within a global effort to develop …

Background: Overexposure to occupational noise can lead to hearing loss. Occupational
noise mapping is conventionally performed with a calibrated sound level meter (SLM). With …

Context Workplace noise regulations and guidance follow the hierarchy of control model that
prioritizes eliminating or reducing noise at its source. Objectives To determine the main …