Occupational Noise: Is Hearing Protection Enough?

“Unnecessary noise is the most cruel absence of care that can be inflicted on the sick or the well.”  — Florence Nightingale I grew up in an age of loud rock ‘n roll. I, like one in six people of my generation, suffer some hearing loss. To save the hearing that I still have, I [...]

By |2025-02-06T09:54:11-06:00February 6th, 2025|Recommendations, Risk Assessment, Workplace Safety|Comments Off on Occupational Noise: Is Hearing Protection Enough?

Hearing Protection: Will Earbuds or Headphones Work?

“Hearing loss is a terrible thing because it cannot be repaired.”  — Pete Townshend “Why not?” The young operator had just asked if they could wear earbuds instead of ear plugs when they were out in the process. “I mean, as long as I’ve got something stuck in my ears, it might as well be [...]

By |2025-01-16T13:56:12-06:00October 13th, 2022|Workplace Safety|Comments Off on Hearing Protection: Will Earbuds or Headphones Work?
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