OCCUPATIONAL NOISE AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURE EFFECTS ON AUDITORY AND VESTIBULAR FUNCTION

EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL NOISE AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURE ON AUDITORY AND VESTIBULAR FUNCTION IN FUEL STATION EMPLOYEES

This study aims to investigate the effects of occupational noise exposure on hearing and auditory functions among individuals working in noisy environments. The study evaluates the relationship between occupational noise exposure and hearing-related outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male participants aged 20-60 years who had been working at a fuel station for at least two years, had no hearing loss on their pre-employment audiogram, and had no history of balance loss or otologic surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with middle ear pathology, a history of hearing loss, vestibular disease, or neurological or psychiatric disorders.