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 …

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

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

Jan 18, 2024 · Overview Exposure to loud noise or certain chemicals while at work can damage your hearing. Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses and is …

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.

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 12, 2024 · Noise is all around us — at school, at home, and everywhere in between. Noise is a significant source of hearing loss. Prevention and early detection of hearing loss due to noise are …

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). …

Jan 31, 2024 · Understand what hearing protection is best prevent hearing loss and how to pick the right options.

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