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Home » Keywords: » occupational hearing loss

Items Tagged with 'occupational hearing loss'

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older worker

Hearing loss is permanent but also entirely preventable

October 1, 2018
It is estimated that over 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job and an additional nine million are at risk for hearing loss from other agents such as solvents and metals. Currently the U.S. does not have a national surveillance or injury reporting system for hearing loss. The Bureau of Labor Statistics annually reports recorded hearing loss on OSHA Form 300. However, BLS data are not representative of the true magnitude of occupational hearing loss due to several barriers to the reporting system.
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Hearing loss can affect mental health

Hearing loss can affect mental health & quality of life

Isolated & Depressed
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Benita Mehta
June 15, 2018
About 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise each year, according to a recent report from the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), making hearing loss the third-most common chronic physical condition among adults.
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Seven elements of a successful hearing conservation program

Cut the noise
Laurie Wells, Au.D. Ted Madison
September 1, 2017

In this article, we’ll examine hearing loss and leading causes, an overview of the history of hearing protection, and seven elements that workplaces should consider when implementing a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) or Hearing Loss Prevention Program (HLP).


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NIOSH study spans 30+ years of hearing loss trends

April 9, 2015

A new study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) examines thirty years of hearing loss trends experienced by workers exposed to noise while on the job, across various industries. The study, published by the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, found that while progress has been made in reducing the risk of hearing loss within most industry sectors, additional efforts are needed within the Mining, Construction, and Healthcare and Social Assistance sectors.


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Acoustical trauma – a particular risk for call center workers

December 30, 2013

Acoustic trauma, also known as acoustic shock, can occur when a person is subjected to an extremely loud noise or series of loud noises such as gun shots, explosions or shouting at very close proximity.


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