Abstract
M.Cur.
We are living in a century of industialization, with noise as the
more general of the polutents. Because Eskom workers are
subjected to this risk factor, it was decided to institute and
implement a hearing conservation programme.
Literature concerning noise and hearing conservation was
researched with the view to suggestions as a basis for a
successful hearing conservation programme. A programme was
compiled and included in research of the relevance concerning the
knowledge and attitude towards the active use of hearing
protection. For the purpose of this research a true
experimental design, with a pre-test and post test in the form of
a standardised questionnaire, wa~ used.
The hearing conservation programme was implemented and controlled
by an occupational health nurse in conjunction with other
competents on the subject.
On completion of the presentation and analysis of the
questionnaires, certain findings were noted and used as
guidelines to specific recommendations.