Early identification of potential occupational noise-induced hearing loss: a systematic review.

Objective: This systematic review addressed two questions:

Design: Systematic searches were conducted in Ovid MEDLINE(R) and Embase from July 2021 to May 2024. Eligibility was screened by two independent reviewers using Covidence. HTL results were analysed for susceptibility to noise-induced changes, and sensitivity and specificity of early flag metrics were assessed.

Comparison of Occupational Noise Exposure Assessment Methods: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review of publications was to evaluate existing evidence on the accuracy and precision of alternative occupational noise assessment methods, with personal noise dosimetry as the reference.

Design: A structured literature search was performed in Ovid MEDLINE(R) and Embase in July 2021 and 2022. The Covidence software was used for importing articles, screening titles and abstracts, full-text review, and study selection.

The rate of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among male workers in Israel and implication on hearing surveillance frequency.

Objectives: To investigate the annual rate of NIHL in Israel, a modern economy with relatively low industrial hazardous noise exposure. To review international protocols of hearing surveillance. To recommend an effective, efficient, hearing screening frequency protocol.