Even a low level of noise can be hazardous to the human ear and noise exposure can have serious health consequences, ranging from hearing loss and tinnitus to hypertension, ischemic heart disease, ...

Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (ONIHL) continues to be a problem despite nearly four decades of regulation per the Hearing Conservation Amendment to OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.95. We already know ...

Since the inception of hearing conservation regulations hatched in the 1970's, efforts to stop noise-induced hearing loss always have been tied to a lagging indicator – namely, audiometric testing. If ...

Some 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels annually, with construction sites being among the most common sources. Exposure to loud noise or certain chemicals at work can lead ...

Hearing loss continues to be prevalent in work-related environments, and yet, this loss is 100 percent preventable. One can point to the employer as having responsibility, but we cannot ignore the ...

Adequate hearing protection is often neglected by workers, yet avoiding or improperly using ear protection can have serious consequences later in life Adequate hearing protection is often neglected by ...

As the world shifts toward sustainability, industries seek to adopt eco-friendly practices at every level of operation. 1 One important area of focus is personal protective equipment (PPE). Hearing ...

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by ...

Noise-induced hearing loss results in irreversible and serious impact to a person’s quality of life and overall health. Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (ONIHL) continues to be a problem ...