2007, Piran, Slovenia

Working environment
hearing protectors can result in hearing loss, for instance: working with a grinding machine in
101 dB(A) for 4 min, working in 104 dB(A) with silage blower or grain roller only for 2 min
(ISO, 1999; Møberg, 2003; AFS, 2005:16; Geng et al., 2005; Geng and Adolfsson, 2006).
Hence, it is important to use a hearing protector when working under noisy conditions if the
sound level cannot be reduced by other methods. Hearing protectors can be ear cups or
earplugs. Ear cups are recommended to normal daily use in agriculture. They give a better
protection from noise and protect the ear canal from dirt.
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