Analysis of the implementation of Hearing Conservation Programs

ABSTRACT Purpose: to assess the implementation of hearing conservation programs in two large companies. Methods: an evaluative research that analyzed a type 1b implementation. The study was conducted in three stages, namely: establishing the company’s degree of implementation, analyzing the companies’ policies and structures, and lastly, analyzing the influence of the companies’ policies and structures on their degree of implementation. The following analyses were conducted to collect data: interviews, document analysis, and observation. Results: the hearing conservation program in Company A was classified as implemented (91.1%), while in Company B, it was partially implemented (62.7%). The context in Company A was favorable to implementing the program, whereas in Company B, the context was considered unfavorable, due to disadvantageous categories. Also, the characteristics of the implementation context influenced the placement of the program either positively or negatively. Conclusion: there were satisfactory results regarding the implementation of the hearing conservation program in both companies assessed.

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Main Authors:	Pimenta,Alcineide da Silva, Silva,Vanessa Maria da, Teixeira,Cleide Fernandes, Nascimento,Cynthia Maria Barboza do, Muniz,Lílian Ferreira, Lopes,Adalva Virgínia Couto, Gomes,Suzy Maria, Lima,Maria Luiza Lopes Timóteo de
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	ABRAMO Associação Brasileira de Motricidade Orofacial 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-18462021000100509
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