Dust and noise exposures among farmers in Southland,New Zealand.

作者: Hilda Firth , Peter Herbison , David Mc Bride

DOI: 10.1080/09603120500538267

关键词: Agricultural scienceRespirable dustArable landAgricultureOccupational hygieneHazardNoise exposureExposure measurementEnvironmental protectionEnvironmental scienceNoise

摘要: Abstract This was a cross-sectional survey of the health farmers in Southland, New Zealand and sub-sample, included daily noise inhalable dust exposure measurements, walk through assessment farm buildings. The median level for arable 1.7 mg/m3 with 0.7 mg/m3 sheep (NZ standard 10 mg/m3). Total levels were 86.8 dB(A) farmers, 85.7 dB(A) mixed 85 dB[A]). A higher proportion had low ratings chemical safety buildings compared other parameters, such as stockhandling or machinery safety. Noise remains an important hazard NZ although less so, based on levels. Reducing at source is required, well greater use hearing protection. Inhalable due to nature farming where outdoor pastoral norm.

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