The relentless roar from heavy machinery, thunderous hammering and other high-decibel industrial effects from factories, construction sites and logistics hubs mean that workers face a risk of losing their hearing if they fail to take proper safety measures.
DOSH deputy director-general (Occupational Health) Dr Majahar Abd Rahman said occupational noise-induced hearing disorders (ONRHD) have surpassed all other occupational diseases in the country.
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That’s good and bad because on the one hand, it’s relatively easy to have hearing protection, on the other people don’t care sometimes.
