Reduce Noise and Silica Exposure with This Simple Change
Changing Your Drills May Reduce Hearing Loss Each year, 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise on the job. Those who frequently drill concrete, such as construction or...
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View ArticleOhio Facility Fined $158K for Noise, Silica Violations
A Mount Vernon, Oh. concrete production plant faces proposed penalties of $158,555 for 20 health and safety violations. OSHA inspectors determined that the facility’s noise levels exceeded the...
View ArticleStudy Links Hearing Loss to Service Industry
A large number of workers in the service sector have an elevated hearing risk, according to a recent NIOSH study. The “service sector” refers to the sector of the economy that provides a service...
View ArticleRespiratory, Noise Hazards Could Cost Auto Shop $393K in OSHA Fines
An auto body manufacturing plant in Augusta, Me. faces $393,992 in fines following an October inspection. According to OSHA’s press release, reports of fall, respiratory, and noise hazards were...
View ArticleCOVID-19 linked to hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo
The COVID-19 virus is known to cause a host of problems and symptoms in the body, in addition to a compromised respiratory system. In fact, one surprising issue came to light earlier this year, which...
View Article6 Major Benefits of Workplace Hearing Tests
Noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most common occupational health issue affecting workers across numerous industries. As such, workplace hearing tests, or audiometric testing, remains one...
View Article7 Steps for Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss
Occupational hearing loss is a significant health concern which affects millions of workers worldwide. Prolonged exposure to loud noise in the workplace can lead to irreversible damage to the auditory...
View ArticleExploring 10 PPE Items for Your Hearing Conservation Program
Did you know that nearly a quarter of hearing issues experienced by U.S. workers can be attributed to occupational exposures? Furthermore, the estimated workers’ compensation payout from employers...
View ArticleDiscover the Benefits of Onsite Respirator- Fit Testing and Audiometric Exams...
Ensuring the health and safety of your employees should be a top priority for any responsible employer. By taking proactive measures such as conducting regular onsite respirator-fit testing and...
View ArticleReduce Noise and Silica Exposure with This Simple Change
Changing Your Drills May Reduce Hearing Loss Each year, 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise on the job. Those who frequently drill concrete, such as construction or...
View ArticleOtotoxicants Linked to Workplace Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss & Chemicals OSHA requires employers to provide hearing protection equipment on worksites involving power tools and heavy machinery, for obvious reasons. However, the administration...
View ArticleOhio Facility Fined $158K for Noise, Silica Violations
A Mount Vernon, Oh. concrete production plant faces proposed penalties of $158,555 for 20 health and safety violations. OSHA inspectors determined that the facility’s noise levels exceeded the...
View ArticleStudy Links Hearing Loss to Service Industry
A large number of workers in the service sector have an elevated hearing risk, according to a recent NIOSH study. The “service sector” refers to the sector of the economy that provides a service...
View ArticleRespiratory, Noise Hazards Could Cost Auto Shop $393K in OSHA Fines
An auto body manufacturing plant in Augusta, Me. faces $393,992 in fines following an October inspection. According to OSHA’s press release, reports of fall, respiratory, and noise hazards were...
View ArticleCOVID-19 linked to hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo
The COVID-19 virus is known to cause a host of problems and symptoms in the body, in addition to a compromised respiratory system. In fact, one surprising issue came to light earlier this year, which...
View Article6 Major Benefits of Workplace Hearing Tests
Noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most common occupational health issue affecting workers across numerous industries. As such, workplace hearing tests, or audiometric testing, remains one...
View Article7 Steps for Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss
Occupational hearing loss is a significant health concern which affects millions of workers worldwide. Prolonged exposure to loud noise in the workplace can lead to irreversible damage to the auditory...
View ArticleExploring 10 PPE Items for Your Hearing Conservation Program
Did you know that nearly a quarter of hearing issues experienced by U.S. workers can be attributed to occupational exposures? Furthermore, the estimated workers’ compensation payout from employers...
View ArticleDiscover the Benefits of Onsite Respirator- Fit Testing and Audiometric Exams...
Ensuring the health and safety of your employees should be a top priority for any responsible employer. By taking proactive measures such as conducting regular onsite respirator-fit testing and...
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