Responding is Cam Mackey, president and CEO, International Safety Equipment Association, Arlington, VA. It’s a health problem many of us would rather ignore. We’re afraid it’ll make us look old, weak ...

Does your workplace have an effective hearing conservation program? According to OSHA, “Hearing conservation programs strive to prevent initial occupational hearing loss, preserve and protect ...

In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among U.S. adults, and an ...

Like many elements of worker safety, protecting workers’ hearing requires balancing monitoring their environment, ensuring they have the right PPE, and still fostering their productivity. Fortunately, ...

Loud noises in the workplace can lead to permanent hearing loss among workers. Banging, drilling and other mechanical processes can produce loud noises that can damage a person’s eardrum. The types of ...

This program establishes procedures to eliminate potential noise exposures through effective engineering and administrative controls. Hearing protection must be used when effective engineering and ...

Hearing protection is a critical component of personal protective equipment (PPE) often overlooked in laboratory environments. While laboratories are typically associated with chemical handling and ...

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 ...