Apr 12, 2024 · Noise is a significant source of hearing loss, but you can protect your hearing. An important first step is to understand how noise causes hearing loss.

Jan 30, 2024 · Noise exposure is a risk that is present in all industries. Hazardous noise most commonly occurs in industries such as mining, manufacturing, and construction. But every industry has workers …

Feb 16, 2024 · Learn how to measure workplace noise exposure and how to best monitor workers' hearing.

Dec 10, 2024 · For them, hearing hazards such as hazardous noise and chemicals that can damage hearing are frequent, and hearing loss is more common in noise-exposed construction workers …

Apr 12, 2024 · How to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss The effect of noise on hearing depends on how loud the noise is and how long the noise lasts. If you need to shout in order to be heard, the …

Learn more about noise and hearing loss and how to prevent it, especially in the workplace.

Feb 16, 2024 · Retrofitting noisy equipment and tools costs much more than designing them to operate quietly. Buy Quiet is a prevention initiative that encourages companies to purchase or rent quieter …

Apr 10, 2024 · Like with noise, hearing loss caused by ototoxic chemicals varies based on: How often you are exposed (exposure frequency). How much you are exposed (chemical strength/potency). …

Feb 16, 2024 · The NIOSH Sound Level Meter app measures workplace noise to determine if the levels are damaging.

Feb 1, 2024 · About 25% of noise-exposed tested Construction workers have a material hearing impairment. 4 Hearing impairment is hearing loss that impacts day-to-day activities.