Hearing & Noise

ASSP Foundation Awards Over $250,000 to Future and Current Safety Leaders 

December 19, 2025

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation announced a total commitment of $254,000 in scholarships and career development grants for 2025. This significant investment directly supports the next generation…

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E.A.R. Inc. Wins BusinessRate Award

December 17, 2025

E.A.R. Customized Hearing has been officially recognized as a TOP 3 of Boulder Award Winner in the Audiologist category – an honor based on verified data from GOOGLE REVIEWS, as…

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Quiet Down, Suit Up: Labeling High-Noise Zones for Hearing Protection Compliance

July 31, 2025

Prevention goes beyond distributing hearing protection. By: Henry Verdine, Contributor In loud industrial environments, danger isn’t always visible — it’s audible. Prolonged exposure to high levels of occupational noise can lead to irreversible…

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Preventing Hearing Loss in Industrial Settings

July 1, 2025

Best practices for effective hearing protection. By: Rick Pedley, Contributor Imagine working in a loud industrial environment — machines humming, tools clanking, forklifts beeping. It’s just another day on the…

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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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