What are OSHA’s requirements for hearing protection?
This is an important question, as hearing must be protected every single time you’re exposed to hazardous noise when at work (and even at home) in order to best preserve your hearing. The...
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Common hearing problems and how to prevent them
About 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC). Of those, about 24% experience hearing difficulty, not to...
Hearing protection 101: The anatomy of the ear and how it functions
Because sound is not a visible threat, occupational noise is a danger that is often underestimated in the workplace. Injuries such as hearing loss happens gradually and silently, which is vastly...
Tips for choosing the proper hearing protection
Earmuffs or earplugs? Disposable or reusable? And what about decibel level? Protecting your hearing is imperative, and we get it – choosing the right hearing protection can be difficult! There are...