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PUBLICATION 10/2024EL2017-013/P2024-154Development and validation of the North American COmfort of hearing PROtection Device questionnaire (COPROD-NAQThe use of hearing protection devices (HPDs), such as earplugs, is essential for mitigating occupational noise-induced hearing loss. However, earplug discomfort often hinders consistent and proper usage. This international and multidisciplinary…
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PUBLICATION 07/2023EL2017-013/P2023-112/ns383Development of a comfort evaluation protocol for earplugs in the workplaceIn France, many workers are exposed daily to noise levels that are potentially dangerous for hearing. For prevention purposes, individual hearing protectors are in widespread use. The comfort of the earplugs directly affects the effective protection…
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