Photo of the day: Hearing Protection Device Selection
The safest way to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is to eliminate the source of the noise or to reduce the noise at the source through engineering measures. However, in certain situations, these measures are not possible. In such workplaces,…
What Hearing Protection Is Right for Me?
Hearing loss is one of many safety issues that permeate almost every workplace but is seldom discussed in the open. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)estimates that roughly 22 million Americans are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work….
The 5 Principles of Hearing Conservation
From ticking clocks to honking horns to music, we’re exposed to almost constant noise every day. Sometimes it’s pleasant, like a bird chirping its song; other times, it’s more like nails on a chalkboard. Our workplaces are not immune to noise. In…
Can you wear any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:Can you combine any pair of earmuffs with a hard hat and still get full protection from them, or can only certain types of earmuffs be worn with them? A:Â The short answer is “no.” You cannot combine any pair…
Occupational Noise: Hearing Conservation Basics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Noise-induced hearing loss is a serious issue across many workplaces. We can tolerate a certain degree of noise without complication, but once we’re exposed to about 85 decibels (8 hours time-weighted average), we run the risk of permanently damaging our hearing. Most troubling is…
Hearing Protection For The Safety Person
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below is a photo of my favorite hearing protection – the QB2HYG by Howard Leight. For most Safety Professionals (and others who are not in noisy areas all day) this may offer the best combination of protection, comfort, ergonomics, and price![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom:…
OSHA Limits on Workplace Noise Feed Complaints
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employers need to take measures to protect themselves from costly litigation.Just how loud is too loud for employees in a workplace? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the problem of ear-damaging work site sounds is more widespread…
Connecting the Worker to Hearing Protection
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a connected workplace, employees and supervisors accurately would know how much protection each worker achieves with a particular earplug or earmuff.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-left-color: #e5e5e5 !important;border-left-style:…
Hearing protection
 Hearing protection Hearing protection is used to reduce (attenuate) noise reaching the wearer’s ear, and so reduce the risk of hearing damage from excessive noise. The effectiveness of hearing protection is often limited by personal and workplace factors, and it…
