Evaluación de la pérdida de audición en conductores de transporte pesado

Abstract

Abstract: The study carried out at the Alma Lojana Heavy Transport Cooperative, had as its objective evaluate hearing loss in heavy transport drivers. The investigation developed is quantitative, exploratory, descriptive, field and analytical, the same was applied to four drivers of the company who accepted the document of informed consent. As a data collection instrument, the Smith questionnaire in which the severity of hearing loss was identified based on a determined score, and aerial audiometric tests were also performed without masking, they allowed us to know the hearing thresholds of each of the drivers. The drivers presented a mild hearing loss in relation to the Smith questionnaire, while with the execution of audiometry the drivers They presented mild and moderate hearing loss. Based on the results and scientific articles control proposals were raised, which leads to the conclusion that once the thresholds were detected hearing loss, control proposals can be made in a timely manner and measures can be taken. preventive measures that benefit drivers of companies dedicated to transportation services heavy.