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October 1, 2025Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana

Noise Exposure Profile and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Risks of Selected Road Construction Workers in Ghana

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IYIsaac Kofi YanksonAYAkua K. YalleyABAlex Bapula

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reports high noise levels in construction workers, indicating significant hearing loss risks.

Key Points

  • Hearing loss risks are evident, as 100% of worker groups face elevated levels of noise exposure.
  • 77.8% of monitored workers recorded average noise levels exceeding the ISO/NIOSH limit of 85dBA.
  • The peak noise levels from construction equipment surpassed the limit by 35.7dBA to 57.6dBA.
  • Improved machinery and enforced use of personal protective equipment could help mitigate these risks.

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Yankson et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91cffe798ba2fc498b79https://doi.org/10.60014/pmjg.v14i2.422
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