If you spend time operating power tools and noisy machinery, an investment in good hearing protection is money well spent. Loud noises cause hearing loss by damaging sensitive cells in the ears. You ...

In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among U.S. adults, and an ...

Hearing loss continues to be prevalent in work-related environments, and yet, this loss is 100 percent preventable. One can point to the employer as having responsibility, but we cannot ignore the ...

Ear plugs are such a basic piece of gear that sometimes the proper use can be overlooked. Whether you are hunting, using a chain saw, attending a race, or trying to block out noise on a long plane ...

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 ...

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 ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany – The World Health Organization has designated March 3 as World Hearing Day. The WHO estimates 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. By 2050, that figure will almost ...