[The problems of assessment of the high noise impact on the experts of the Air Force]

Voen Med Zh. 2012 Jan;333(1):45-50.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Air Force specialists are exposed to high intensity noise levels exceeded the maximum permissible levels. Infrasound as a productive factor in accordance with the general technical requirements (OTT) Air Force-86 is not included in the list of standardized factors. The adverse acoustic environment makes the risk of occupational (sensorineural deafness) and professionally-related diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. The system of physical fitness for military service in the Air Force and serving in the Air Force with high-intensity sources of noise, the system of treatment and preventive measures for adverse effects of noise and the procedure for examination of persons with diseases caused by the influence of noise are needed to be reviewed in accordance with the existing state legislative frameworks.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aircraft*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / epidemiology
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / etiology
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Military Medicine / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Military Medicine / methods
  • Military Medicine / standards
  • Military Personnel*
  • Noise, Occupational / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors