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Occupational Medicine 1991;41:86-88
© 1991 Society of Occupational Medicine

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Tympanic Membrane Injury in Welders: Is Prevention Neglected?

E. W. FISHER and Q. GARDINER

The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital London, UK

Injury to the ear in welders is a recognized but poorly documented entity. Five cases are described to demonstrate a spectrum of severity of injury, ranging from minor burns to tympanic membrane perforation requiring myringoplasty. Welders are most at risk when working overhead, in cramped conditions or adjacent to other welders. Conventional safety helmets offer inadequate protection to the ears and it is recommended that insert ear plugs should be offered to all workers at risk, in addition to safer working practices. An increased awareness of these risks among occupational physicians, welders and employers is required before these recommendations can realistically be implemented.

Requests for reprints should be addressed to: E. W. Fisher, MA, FRCS, FRCSEd, Senior Registrar, The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8DA, UK


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