군부대의 청력보존프로그램에 관한 고찰: 미군을 중심으로 |
나원도1, 한우재2 |
1한림대학교 일반대학원 언어병리청각학과 2한림대학교 자연과학대학 언어청각학부, 청각언어연구소 |
A Review of Hearing Conservation Program
in Military Services: US Army Hearing Program |
Wondo Na1, Woojae Han2 |
1Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Graduate School, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea 2Division of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Research Institute of Audiology and Speech Pathology, College of Natural Sciences, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea |
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Received: November 30, 2015; Revised: December 18, 2015 Accepted: January 5, 2016. Published online: January 31, 2016. |
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ABSTRACT |
Purpose: It is acknowledged that impact of noise in the military should be considered due to exposure to the high intensity levels
which occur noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. Paradoxically, healthy hearing is a vital role in the performance of a soldier and is
important for speech communication during the combat. Method: This review paper introduces the current US army hearing program
including techniques and procedures that govern the prevention of the noise-induced hearing loss in the soldiers and ensure their maximum
combat effectiveness. Results: It generally consists of four elements, namely hearing readiness, clinical hearing service, operational
hearing service, and hearing conservation. First of all, hearing readiness is to measure the soldier’s hearing threshold as a baseline and
classify him into appropriate job position. Clinical hearing service is to diagnose a degree of hearing loss and then decide its temporal
or permanent loss with detailed clinical measurements. In the operational hearing service, noise abatement strategies and ideal noise
levels for engineering controls are included. Hearing conservation is related to identification of hazardous noise and effective use of hearing
protector. Conclusion: Like the US army hearing program, we need to serve the hearing conservation program with technical and administrative
guidance for preventing the noise-induced hearing loss of young soldiers, in advance, in Korea. |
Key Words:
Noise in military, Army hearing program, Hearing conservation program, Noise-induced hearing loss. |
중심단어:
군대 소음· 군 청력프로그램· 청력보존프로그램·
소음성난청. |
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