Noise-induced hearing loss is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world. In the U.S., 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year, placing them at risk of injuries that can ...
On construction worksites, workers in 3 out of 10 companies are at risk of hearing loss – but many who could otherwise prevent hearing loss believe they've just “gotten used to the noise.” The truth ...
Don’t underestimate the constant hum of equipment at your manufacturing facility or construction site — it’s more than just annoying; it’s also a serious safety hazard. Meeting the Occupational Safety ...
Loud noises in the workplace can lead to permanent hearing loss among workers. Banging, drilling and other mechanical processes can produce loud noises that can damage a person’s eardrum. The types of ...
Work-related hearing loss is a critical health and safety issue. Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable, but once acquired it is permanent and irreversible. Therefore, preventative measures have ...
ST. LOUIS and CINCINNATI, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst First Aid + Safety, a leader in first aid, and safety services, and Soundtrace, the market leader in digital hearing conservation ...
Loud noise is dangerous for your hearing—and you may have tried earplugs in the past. But did you know that a group of scientists has found a chemical trick that might one day help block the harmful ...
With construction sites having many noisy operations and machinery, workers are at risk of unsafe levels of noise exposure every day. Exposure to loud noises, no matter how frequently, can lead to ...
A survey via the National Charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People showed 79% of participants waited until their hearing ...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As firearm deer season in Central Virginia is about to kick off, the excitement of the hunt should never come at the cost of your hearing. Local ear doctors stressed ...
Each year, millions of American workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels that can cause irreversible hearing loss. Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.95, employers must implement hearing ...