9 HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAMMES

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9 HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROLPROGRAMMESDr Berenice I. F. Goelzer*World Health GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS noise -induced hearing loss is, at present, incurable and irreversible, however, it is definitelypreventable, therefore the implementation of adequate preventive PROGRAMMES is essential. Specific measures for the PREVENTION and CONTROL of exposure to noise are discussed in detailelsewhere in this document; however, it is important to keep in mind that such measures shouldnot be implemented in an ad hoc manner but as part of a comprehensive strategy.

Hazard prevention and control programmes 235 9.3. PROGRAMME COMPONENTS 9.3.1. Recognition of the Problem Complaints of hearing difficulties among workers is too late an indicator that a noise …

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