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.摘要：研究目的：评估两家大型企业的听力保护计划（hearing conservation program）实施现状。研究方法：本研究为评估类研究，针对1b类实施情况展开分析。研究分为三个阶段：首先确定企业的计划实施程度，其次分析企业的相关政策与组织架构，最后探究企业政策及架构对其计划实施程度的影响。本次研究通过访谈、文件分析与现场观察三种方式收集数据。研究结果：甲公司的听力保护计划被评定为已实施（完成率91.1%），乙公司则为部分实施（完成率62.7%）。甲公司的实施环境有利于该计划的推行，而乙公司因存在多项不利因素，其实施环境被判定为不利。此外，实施环境的特征会对计划的落实产生正向或负向影响。研究结论：本次评估的两家企业在听力保护计划的实施方面均取得了令人满意的成果。