Noise Dosimetry Survey of Land Force Occupations

Abstract

This noise survey assessed the noise exposure sustained by combat arms personnel during a military exercise at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Petawawa in 2006. Participants were asked to wear personal noise dosimeters during various basic operations (Raid, Convoy and Infantry Rehearsal Operations). Exposure beyond the allowed limit was documented in some operations (Raid and Convoy). Despite exposures beyond suggested limits, no hearing protection was worn or made available to the soldiers during the entire duration of the military operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA494787

Entities

People

  • Eric Drolet
  • Sharon M. Abel

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Equipment
  • Dosimeters
  • Dosimetry
  • Health Services
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hearing Protection
  • Law
  • Measurement
  • Military Exercises
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • National Security
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • Warfare

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