Definition(s)


Ototoxin

Substances that may independently, or in combination with noise, cause hearing loss to exposed people (oto = ear, toxin = poison) (Tillman, 2007).

Source: NOPSEMA Guidance Note: Noise Management—Principles of Assessment and Control, N-09000-GN0401, Australia, Revision 3, December 2011. Regulatory Guidance

 

 

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