On construction worksites, workers in 3 out of 10 companies are at risk of hearing loss – but many who could otherwise prevent hearing loss believe they've just “gotten used to the noise.” The truth ...

With construction sites having many noisy operations and machinery, workers are at risk of unsafe levels of noise exposure every day. Exposure to loud noises, no matter how frequently, can lead to ...

Work-related hearing loss is a serious risk for the construction trades. Between the constant drone of heavy equipment and backup beepers, the whirring of power tools, and the pounding of jackhammers ...

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has reported on the risk of hearing loss among construction workers exposed to hazardous noise levels. According to a recent release, ...

Washington — Construction workers exposed to noise on the job face a higher risk of hearing loss than noise-exposed workers in all other industries do, results of a recent NIOSH study show.

Like many elements of worker safety, protecting workers’ hearing requires balancing monitoring their environment, ensuring they have the right PPE, and still fostering their productivity. Fortunately, ...

In a perfect world, all construction workers would protect themselves from excessive noise exposure, but in the real world that just doesn't happen. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that the ...

Does your workplace have an effective hearing conservation program? According to OSHA, “Hearing conservation programs strive to prevent initial occupational hearing loss, preserve and protect ...

Construction settings are often filled with hazardous noise. The noise of industrial equipment and machinery can be quite powerful, sometimes causing immediate damage and sometimes leading to ...