Tag Archives: sound

How Hearing Works

by: Hearing Health Foundation Hair cells in the inner ear convert sound information into electrical signals that enable the brain to “hear” the outside world. Hearing loss is permanent when the hair cells are damaged. Click here to see a … Continue reading

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NIOSH and NHCA present 2013 Safe–in–Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in partnership with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss.  This year’s winners come from the manufacturing sector … Continue reading

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INTEGRAfit- Fit Testing For Hearing Protection- Take a Look!

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Solutions for Preventing Hearing Loss at Indoor Firing Ranges

  The discharge of firearms in an indoor firing range produces peak noise levels that exceed the occupational health limits of 140 dB SPL. NIOSH recommends that workers and shooters who use a firing range as part of their occupation … Continue reading

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Noisy workplace linked to heart disease: study

Source: Safety & Health, January 2011 Vancouver, British Columbia – Chronic exposure to workplace noise may double an employee’s risk of serious heart disease, indicates research from the University of British Columbia. According to a study abstract published online Oct. … Continue reading

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OSHA extends comment period and announces stakeholder meeting on noise control interpretation

OSHA announced in the Dec. 14 Federal Register that the agency is extending by 90 days the official comment period on the proposed “Interpretation of OSHA’s Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise.” Interested parties are encouraged … Continue reading

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OSHA seeks comments on its official interpretation of workplace noise exposure controls

OSHA issued a notice in the Oct. 19 Federal Register proposing to issue an interpretation of the term “feasible administrative or engineering controls” as used in the general industry and construction occupational noise exposure standards and to amend its current … Continue reading

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