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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hearing protectors add foreign objects to our heads and ears. They can add unwelcome pressure, weight and warmth and interfere with hearing neccessary sounds. When we speak while wearing hearing ...

It’s become a well-accepted fact for most Americans — almost a rite of passage, in a way — that hearing loss is inevitable as we age. However, hearing loss isn’t just for the elderly. According to a ...

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 ...

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 ...