Items Tagged with 'noise'

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

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.

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.

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