Workers must wear hearing protection when exposed to loud sounds, including earmuffs and earplugs. Find out when and how to select this equipment based on the task at hand. Conduct noise level ...

Some 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels annually, with construction sites being among the most common sources. Exposure to loud noise or certain chemicals at work can lead ...

Hearing protector fit testing (HPFT) provides an opportunity for employers to improve their hearing conservation program (HCP) services. Workers are at significant risk for noise-induced hearing loss.

Hearing protection in the workplace is critical in not only preserving workers’ hearing, but in protecting them from larger safety risks. How can companies prevent hearing loss? Nearly 60 percent of ...

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.

AUSTIN (KXAN)—Austin is known as the live music capital of the world, with annual music festivals like Austin City Limits and a large community of hopeful artists. But when you’re out enjoying the ...

Going to the range used to mean yelling, “What?” every time someone wanted your attention. Those days are gone thanks to electronic hearing protection becoming more affordable. During Black Friday you ...

Apple is also introducing a five-minute certified hearing test and an always-on ‘hearing protection’ feature. Apple is also introducing a five-minute certified hearing test and an always-on ‘hearing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Navy has been developing a new hearing protection helmet for flight crew working under extreme noise conditions, and is ...