Items Tagged with 'Hearing loss'

Washington — NIOSH is accepting nominations for its 2025 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award.

Exposure to dangerous noise levels from headphones and earbuds has become a troubling trend among younger kids, according to the result of a recent survey.

Are you a gamer? Researchers say loud games may be putting you at risk of developing tinnitus – a ringing, roaring or buzzing in the ears – and even permanent hearing loss.

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.

What advice can I offer my employees who are hard of hearing because of ear wax?

How can bringing a hearing testing program in-house improve workflow efficiencies?

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.

Philadelphia — OSHA Region 3 has extended its Regional Emphasis Program focused on industries with high levels of workplace noise.