Occupational noise exposure and hearing conservation programs can be one of the most elusive and oftentimes one of the most challenging programs to manage in the industrial setting. As safety ...

Construction workers encounter multiple hazards on the job, but, more often than not, noise is not considered as critical as some of the other present dangers. There is no question that construction ...

Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Short term exposure to loud noise can also cause a temporary change in hearing (your ears may feel stuffed up) or a ringing in your ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 30 million people in the United States are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work each year. As a result, OSHA indicates that ...

Noise exposure is a known occupational hazard in some jobs, particularly for hearing loss, physical and psychological stress, and reduced concentration. A new study presented at the ACC Asia 2024 ...

I have hearing damage and tinnitus that has been documented as an occupational injury caused by high-decibel sounds directly related to on-the-job noise generators like sirens, air horns, diesel ...

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Processors of scrap materials rely on size-reduction equipment in nearly every recycling sector. End-of-life vehicles and appliances, computer and telecom equipment and confidential documents pass ...

Film was damaged by water. The film discusses the significant health hazards of noise exposure in various industries, particularly in mining. It highlights how prolonged exposure to loud noise can ...