Hearing loss - Articles

When is it necessary to wear double hearing protection?

June 19, 2024

Occupational hearing loss remains a significant workplace safety concern. Delve into how double hearing protection can address this issue.

Hidden risks in the construction site

Learn about pivotal countermeasures to ensure worker safety

Rick Pedley

May 16, 2024

Explore hidden risks on construction sites from hearing loss to vibration injuries.

Special journal issue highlights the breadth of NIOSH hearing loss prevention research and surveillance

October 18, 2023

Through seven carefully selected articles, the guest editors and authors demonstrate the range of NIOSH activities helping to enhance understanding and reduce the effects of workplace noise and chemical exposures that cause hearing loss.

Casella launches its enhanced 620 sound level meter

June 15, 2023

The new device offers significant upgrades over its predecessor, providing users with a greater understanding of noise in the workplace and easier, faster ways to record measurement data.

Protect workers from harmful industrial noise

Hearing loss is a common but preventable occupational injury

Thiago Zambotti

April 6, 2022

Did you know that the CDC lists hearing loss as the third most common chronic physical condition among adults in the United States? It’s important to know that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the most common permanent but preventable occupational injury.

The benefits of communication devices with hearing protection

Chris Clarke

February 8, 2021

PPE for hearing protection can prevent hearing loss, however it can also prevent effective communication on the jobsite. By investing in communication devices with integrated hearing protection, you can maintain worker safety and improve productivity.

Even low levels of noise exposure can have high consequences

Benita Mehta

November 6, 2020

Hearing loss can't always be prevented, but hearing loss due to exposure to loud noises is completely avoidable.

The 5 Cs of Hearing Conservation Programs

Mary Padron

September 17, 2020

During this pandemic year, think how difficult and sad it has been not hearing the sounds we love. Now, imagine if your hearing were gone forever or seriously impaired. It’s not a good situation, but it’s a real one, especially in the industrial workplace.

Top products of the week

March 8, 2020

Equipment that monitors noise and can help reduce occupational expose to it and a device for preventing contact with pinch points were this week’s top products of the week.

Listen up – Casella announces limited time offer on noise monitoring equipment

March 1, 2020

According to estimates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 22 million workers across the United States are exposed to potentially damaging levels of noise at work each year.[1] Worldwide, it is estimated that up to 24% of instances of hearing impairment are related to noise exposure in the workplace.[2]