OSHA Tackles Hearing Conservation in Construction
For years, the federal government and many safety and health groups have recognized that noise-induced hearing loss among construction workers is far...
The Hidden Risks of OSHA's Noise Standard
by James L. Nash For most employers, OSHA's occupational noise exposure standard means establishing effective hearing conservation and medical surveillance...
Do Your Workers Wear Too Much Hearing Protection?
Employees at your company need to wear hearing protectors, so you give them the highest level of protection available, right? Not always. If you believe...
Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Hearing Protection
The March/April 2002 edition of the American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal (AIHAJ) features two important articles on noise control and hearing...
Low-level Noise Can Increase Health Risk, Lower Motivation
'Low-level noise in open-style offices seems to result in higher levels of stress and lower task motivation, according to a study by a Cornell University...
A Sound Check for Hearing Conservation
Noise is one of the most pervasive occupational health problems in industry. While many companies have been successful in combating their noise problems...
