The world is getting louder. People cannot escape noise pollution in their everyday lives whether from traffic, infrastructure, music or more, but employees can and must be protected from excessive ...
The risk of excessive noise isn’t going away. What are the dangers associated with the unseen hazard and why must employers implement a suitable monitoring program for noisy workplaces? The world ...
From hairdryers to all-terrain vehicles, noise-induced hearing loss can spring from unexpected places. “We need to remember that hearing loss is preventable, and we can do something about it,” ...
Hearing loss is more common in noise-exposed construction workers compared to noise-exposed workers in all other industries, according to a new study Prevalence of Hearing Loss among Noise-Exposed U.S ...
Soundtrace believes this assessment represents one of the first formal, independent, third-party evaluations of a modern, technology-enabled hearing conservation services platform against OSHA 29 CFR ...
Tinnitus may occur after exposure to loud noise, such as live music, heavy machinery, or fireworks. Share on Pinterest vm/Getty Images You’ve probably heard about the dangers of listening to loud ...
Certain tools and equipment, such as drills, lawnmowers, vacuums, and generators, can create noisy environments in the workplace. Repeated exposure to excessive noise can lead to irreversible hearing ...
A new study found in adult power loom weavers, chronic noise exposure not only increased their blood pressure overall, but also each year of exposure increased their odds of having high blood pressure ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Every year of workplace exposure to noise between 96 dB and 111 dB increased the likelihood of developing ...
People who live adjacent to airports or under flight paths—and thus are exposed to a high degree of consistent aircraft noise—are more likely to have worse heart function regardless of other clinical ...