Persons with a hearing loss are subject to advantage and disadvantage when using a hearing aid in an industrial plant. These points are discussed and summarized. Further, with the hearing aid turned to the -off- position, individuals are using the hearing aid as an ear defender. This paper recognizes the potential hazard of such a procedure, discusses these hazards and makes recommendations for remedial action.
Author:
Szecsody, Alex J.
Affiliation:
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
AES Convention:
42 (May 1972)
Paper Number:
854
Publication Date:
May 1, 1972
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