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: The short answer is “no.” You cannot combine any pair…
