Millions of workers are exposed to hearing hazards every year, and even though OSHA regulations and NIOSH recommendations in the U.S. specify hearing protection, occupational hearing loss is still the ...

You might be asking yourself if double hearing protection is something you should be considering. In order to understand what double hearing protection is, let’s start by reviewing why it is needed.

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 ...

Noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can occur from exposure to loud sound. The critical factors are the noise level, measured in decibels (dB), and the duration or how ...

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 my last article, I introduced the idea that we live in a Noise Economy. Noise is no longer just an occasional nuisance. It is a constant force that affects our health, our focus, and our ability to ...