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 ...

Excessive noise and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) are prevalent across industries, from manufacturing to construction and agriculture to oil and gas. More than 22 million U.S. workers are exposed ...

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 ...

Workers must wear hearing protection when exposed to loud sounds, including earmuffs and earplugs. Find out when and how to select this equipment based on the task at hand. Conduct noise level ...

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 ...

On Aug. 16, less than two weeks after his confirmation as OSHA administrator, John Henshaw was sent a letter from an industry group that wants the agency to move forward on a number of new regulations ...

Exposure to high levels of noise for extended periods of time can cause hearing loss. In accordance with the OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure Standard, employees whose job tasks require them to be ...

Decibel Defense’s Safety Earmuffs are a worthy choice for anyone who needs maximum hearing protection yet doesn’t like sticking earplugs into their ears. While few earmuffs can offer more than 31 dBs ...

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 ...