Purpose To investigate whether working conditions (number of 24-h shifts, number of calls,
sedentary work, job strain, effort–reward imbalance, and physical demands) are associated …

Firefighters are exposed to extensive hazardous noise while on the job, both during routine
tasks at the station and when responding to calls. However, little is known about firefighters' …

The purpose of our experiment was to explore communication patterns that are
characteristics of nuclear fire brigades during task phases that include unforeseen, non …

In mechanized harvesting of wood operations, in a cut-to-length system, occupational noise
is emitted by self-propelled forest machines, which compromises the safety and health of …

The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of tinnitus and
assess the relationship between tinnitus and hearing loss among firefighters and operating …

Objective: To determine the prevalence and characteristics of noise-induced hearing loss
(NIHL) and the use of hearing protection devices (HPDs) among career firefighters …

Introduction: Firefighters have high rate of injuries and illnesses, as well as exposures to
high levels of noise. This study explored the relationship between noise exposure and injury …

First responders lose their lives in the line of duty each year, and many of these deaths result
from strenuous physical exertion and exposure to harmful environmental agents …

The aim of the study was to explore the effect of perceived team workload on team
performance among nuclear fire brigades of the Hungarian nuclear power plant. Our sample …

Objectives Noise exposure is a common occupational hazard, but has not been sufficiently
characterized in paper mills. We developed a job-exposure matrix (JEM) for noise exposure …