In this webinar we will discuss OSHA’s noise standards, noise-induced hearing loss, noise exposure control, selection and use of hearing protection, along with a brief overview of sound level testing ...
Hearing protector fit testing (HPFT) provides an opportunity for employers to improve their hearing conservation program (HCP) services. Workers are at significant risk for noise-induced hearing loss.
From hairdryers to all-terrain vehicles, noise-induced hearing loss can spring from unexpected places. “We need to remember that hearing loss is preventable, and we can do something about it,” ...
In a perfect world, all construction workers would protect themselves from excessive noise exposure, but in the real world that just doesn't happen. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that the ...
In my last article, I introduced the idea that we live in a Noise Economy. Noise is no longer just an occasional nuisance. It is a constant force that affects our health, our focus, and our ability to ...
In a world that grows louder each year, our ears face unprecedented challenges. The delicate structures of the inner ear, once evolved to detect approaching predators or subtle environmental changes, ...