Items Tagged with 'Noise protection'

Boston — OSHA’s Boston regional office recently renewed some of its Regional Emphasis Programs.

Cincinnati — Utility workers have the highest occurrence of hearing loss among noise-exposed workers in all industries, results of a recent NIOSH study show.

Should I fit-test the hearing protection my workers use?

How can I best protect my workers from noise-induced hearing loss?

Fort Detrick, MD — The U.S. Army is developing a new standard to help protect all military service members from hearing problems caused by blast injuries.

How can using the Hierarchy of Controls help with protecting workers from hazardous noise?

Albuquerque, NM — Army Lt. Col. Kara Cave and Dow Chemical Co. are the respective recipients of the 2024 NIOSH Safe-in-Sound Innovation and Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards.

Can I use earbud-type devices as hearing protection in industrial settings?

Washington — A special issue of the journal Seminars in Hearing “shines a light” on NIOSH’s efforts to prevent on-the-job hearing loss.

Washington — NIOSH has extended until Aug. 18 the nomination deadline for its 2023 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award.