Noise

Washington — NIOSH is accepting nominations for its 2027 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. The awards recognize organizations and professionals who implement effective...

Washington — The Department of Labor Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs wants to learn more about advances in hearing tests as it considers updating...

Chicago — OSHA recently extended a Regional Emphasis Program on noise hazards through the end of the year. The Chicago Region’s REP was initially set...

Cambridge, England — Symptoms of tinnitus may be causing some employees to stop working because of on-the-job challenges stemming from the condition, according to...

NIOSH estimates that about 22 million workers are exposed annually to loud noises.

How can employers confidently ensure accurate audiometry results outside of a traditional sound booth?

Fort Worth, TX — ExxonMobil and the Auditory Studies Investigation Group are the newest winners of NIOSH’s Safe-in-Sound awards. The awards are presented to organizations...

Washington — OSHA is providing guidance on hearing protector fit testing, which isn’t required under occupational noise exposure standards but is considered a best...

In addition to not hearing approaching equipment, workers who use earbuds may have difficulty communicating with co-workers, Oregon OSHA says.

What are the different ways to measure noise exposure?