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Occupational Hearing Loss - References

Written by - Himabindu Venkatakrishnan, B.Sc

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Last Updated on Aug 20, 2014

Reference:

Occupational Noise Exposure - (https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/)

Author: Himabindu Venkatakrishnan

Editor: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Technically Checked by: Priyatharshini

Published on Aug 20, 2014
Last Updated on Aug 20, 2014

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