2025

Occupational noise-induced hearing loss in Africa: gaps in hearing conservation, regulatory frameworks, and the role of worker unions

K Khoza-Shangase

Macro-environment determinants of occupational injury and illness reporting: a comparison between low- and middle-income workers in South Africa

WF Mudenha, T Singh, E Musenge, N Naicker

Aspects hindering hearing conservation programme effectiveness: a narrative review

O Rikhotso,TJ Morodi, DM Masekameni

Real-time monitoring to measure occupational hazards

SJL Linde

Machine learning in occupational hygiene/exposure science is on the doorstep

D Brouwer

Volume 31, Issue 3

Perspectives on the physical preparedness of emergency medical care students in South Africa

D Mühlbauer, C Vincent-Lambert, Y Coopoo

Comfort ratings of hearing protection devices among chemical manufacturing plant workers who use radio communication

O Rikhotso

Exposure to dust and associated respiratory outcomes among workers at a flour mill in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

S Hoopdeo, S Ghuman, SC Onwubu, V Naidoo

Cannabis testing in the post-legalisation era: beyond zero-tolerance to a risk matrix approach balancing safety and privacy

JB Laurens

Increasing capacity for occupational hygiene in Zambia

SJL Linde, M Sifanu, L Nabiwa, P Hayumbu

Volume 31, Issue 2

Compensation claims for occupational noise-induced hearing loss in South African mineworkers: trends and determinants

D Njanjeni, J Levin, L Dzingwa, N Ndlovu

Noise exposure levels among aircraft technicians at an aviation maintenance organisation in Gauteng, South Africa

BAM Phakathi, W Utembe, J Manganyi

Audiometric screening results and knowledge of noise-induced hearing loss and hearing conservation practices among members of a South African army unit

C Ngobeni, L Pottas, M Soer, MA Graham

Technology-driven approaches to occupational noise-induced hearing loss management and hearing conservation programmes in Africa

K Khoza-Shangase

The interplay of occupational noise-induced hearing loss and middle ear disorders: towards comprehensive hearing conservation in Africa

K Khoza-Shangase, B Sebothoma

Noise-induced hearing loss: what does the implementation of the standard threshold shift look like?

L Ntlhakana

A rational approach to workplace drug and alcohol testing: scientific validity, legal defensibility, and ethical practice

JB Laurens

Volume 31, Issue 1

Assessing pulmonary tuberculosis in South Africa’s mining industry: a trend analysis, 2015–2022

M Zungu, T Balfour, S Barker, J Spiegel, K Lockhart, B Kistnasamy, M Malotle, A Yassi

Exposure dose metrics, instrumentation, and operating procedures for occupational exposure assessment for nanomaterials and nanoparticles: a scoping review

MS Letsoalo, MD Masekameni, C Andraos, M Gulumian

Psychosocial support services for emergency medical services personnel in the City of Tshwane, South Africa: availability and accessibility

RMD Makgolo, Y Havenga, M de Villiers