Ms Tran, a master of audiology student at the University of WA, said she hoped to find out more about the workers’ experiences post-compensation, particularly in relation to any hearing rehabilitation they may have received.
‘Noise-induced hearing loss or ‘industrial deafness’ is one of the most common occupational health hazards caused by excessive exposure to noise over a period of time,’ she said.
‘Unlike most occupational injuries, noise damage is invisible and permanent, and the signs of hearing loss are often not noticed until it is too late.
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READ NOW‘Workers who have been significantly impaired by noise damage may be eligible to receive compensation for noise-induced hearing loss.’
If you have worked in high-level workplace noise and received compensation for noise induced hearing loss, Anita would be happy to hear from you and can be contacted by email at trana03@student.uwa.edu.au or 0466 678 979.