Feb 16, 2024 · Noise is part of everyday life, but noise-induced hearing loss is nearly always preventable. This page provides a guide to help employers and safety professionals protect workers …

Jun 6, 2014 · Approximately nine million workers are exposed on their jobs to noise levels that are potentially hazardous to their hearing. Fortunately, noise-induced hearing loss can be reduced, or …

Jun 6, 2014 · In the arena of hearing loss prevention, protection is a many-faceted process that includes exposure assessment, provision of protective equipment, assessment of hearing with appropriate …

Learn more about noise and hearing loss and how to prevent it, especially in the workplace.

Overview The NIOSH recommended exposure limit (REL) for occupational noise exposure is 85 A-weighted decibels (dBA) over an eight-hour shift. If workers are repeatedly exposed to noise at or …

Jan 30, 2024 · Review NIOSH prevention guide Preventing Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss is an in-depth guide for employers and safety professionals. This guide walks step by step through the …

Mar 15, 2024 · The Hearing Loss Prevention Program provides national and world leadership to reduce the prevalence of occupational hearing loss due to exposure to hazardous noise and ototoxic …

Feb 16, 2024 · Hearing conservation programs incur costs associated with providing annual audiograms with follow-up to their employees, providing those employees appropriate hearing protection, …

Summary Exposure to high noise levels among fire fighters is well documented and increas-es the risk for noise-induced hearing loss. NIOSH recommends measures to pro-mote better hearing health …

Feb 16, 2024 · The NIOSH Occupational Hearing Loss Surveillance Program collects worker audiograms and analyzes a range of data sources to generate statistics. Hearing loss and noise …