Hearing & Noise

A Step-by-Step Guide to Preventing Hearing Damage in Manufacturing

April 1, 2025

Manufacturing facilities are loud, and the most common culprit is the machinery itself. By: Doug Backinger, Contributor Hearing loss is a pervasive problem in the workplace, affecting millions of workers…

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Combat Hearing Loss: NIOSH Study Identifies High-Risk Noise-Exposed Workers

February 24, 2025

By the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Contributor  Pedestrians walking by a construction site may be momentarily shaken by the noise generated from heavy equipment, but what…

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CasterShoX® Produces an Average of 15-decibel Reduction to Maximize Employee Sound Exposure

January 29, 2025

By Doug Backinger VP of Sales Situation: Noise pollution is a significant issue in numerous manufacturing facilities, impacting the health and well-being of employees. Prolonged exposure to high noise levels can…

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NIOSH Study Identifies High-Risk Noise-Exposed Workers

January 24, 2025

Pedestrians walking by a construction site may be momentarily shaken by the noise generated from heavy equipment, but what about the construction workers themselves? For them, hearing hazards such as hazardous…

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NIOSH Study Identifies High-Risk Noise-Exposed Workers

December 20, 2024

Pedestrians walking by a construction site may be momentarily shaken by the noise generated from heavy equipment, but what about the construction workers themselves?  For them, hearing hazards such as…

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The Case for Hearing Protection Device Fit Checking

October 7, 2024

By Robert M. Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, FNAP; Garry G. Gordon, M.S. and Dennis Colucci, Au.D. Since the 1970s, verification of the noise reduction (attenuation) provided by hearing protection devices (HPDs),…

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Forensic Audiology and Industrial Hearing Conservation

June 3, 2024

By Robert M. Traynor and Garry G. Gordon, Contributors In today’s culture there are always workers that sue companies for alleged injuries incurred in the workplace. Even though there is…

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New Examination & Earwax Removal Technology for Industrial Safety

April 2, 2024

Smart technology and micro-cameras make video otoscopes more portable and affordable. By: Robert M. Traynor and Garry G. Gordon, Contributors Today’s hearing conservation programs require a visual inspection of the ear…

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Milwaukee Tool Announces New Ear Buds

August 17, 2023

Milwaukee Tool delivers innovation in jobsite audio with the new REDLITHIUM™ USB Bluetooth® Jobsite Ear Buds. This solution provides users with premium in-ear audio, enhanced situational awareness, durability, and passive…

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Preventing Hearing Loss in Construction and Demolition

July 14, 2023

By Rick Pedley, Contributor Hearing loss remains an urgent safety issue in the construction and demolition industry. Workers are exposed to various potentially hazardous noises, including explosions, drilling, cutting, sawing,…

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