NOISE-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a major occupational problem in the coal mining industry. In large part, even though noise control was specified in the 1969 Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, this ...

Exposure to high levels of noise for extended periods of time can cause hearing loss. In accordance with the OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure Standard, employees whose job tasks require them to be ...

Hearing protector fit testing (HPFT) provides an opportunity for employers to improve their hearing conservation program (HCP) services. Workers are at significant risk for noise-induced hearing loss.

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 ...

CU Boulder is committed to protecting employees from hearing loss due to occupational noise exposure. Although CU Boulder attempts to control noise to the extent possible, certain operations may have ...

Some of the most prevalent workplace hazards aren’t seen—they’re heard. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to damaging ...

ST. LOUIS and CINCINNATI, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UniFirst First Aid + Safety, a leader in first aid, and safety services, and Soundtrace, the market leader in digital hearing conservation ...