Occupational hearing loss is the most common work-related injury in the United States. 

Hearing conservation processes that involve people can be better understood as behavioral challenges subject to human frailty. 

Hearing conservation program checklists abound on the Internet and in hearing conservation literature.

Pro Tech Technologies, Inc. has introduced its NoiseBuster® Communications Module for use with portable communications devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, iPhones®, personal computers, iPads® and two-way radios.

As soldiers return from active combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, both the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Administration (VA) have seen a significant increase in hearing damage, tinnitus and hearing loss compensation claims of active-duty soldiers and veterans — to the tune of $1.1 billion.

How do both safety manager and worker select the “best” earplug for the job?

The E-A-Rfit Validation System, a quantitative hearing protector fit-test, features a new software upgrade, an expanded portfolio of probed earplugs for testing, and easy-to-use training materials.

Research has shown that worker self-efficacy is an important factor in the use of hearing protection.

As the economy improves and hiring accelerates, health and safety professionals face increased pressure to manage company costs without compromising worker safety.

Phonak offers Serenity professional hearing protection.