Audiometric Reliability in Industry

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  • RGRudolph E. Gosztonyi
    Rudolph E. Gosztonyi
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Abstract
Audiometric results were evaluated in 100 personnel employed by a heavy industry. Unreliable findings were found in hourly workers. The prevalence of unreliability was far higher in audiograms obtained by self-recording audiometry, than by manual audiometry. In self-recording audiometry, technicians should monitor the test as it is in progress until reliability is ascertained. After a technician is certified to do industrial audiometry, audiologic and otologic monitoring and interpretation should continue.