Work-related hearing loss is a critical health and safety issue. Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable, but once acquired it is permanent and irreversible. Therefore, preventative measures have ...

FORT POLK, La. — The Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Department of Public Health hosted the Louisiana National Guard on March 20 and 21 for the hearing technician certification course and ...

In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among U.S. adults, and an ...

Excessive noise and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) are prevalent across industries, from manufacturing to construction and agriculture to oil and gas. More than 22 million U.S. workers are exposed ...

For over 30 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has used the noise reduction rating (NRR) to measure the attenuation of hearing protector devices (HPD). Based upon idealized ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany – The World Health Organization has designated March 3 as World Hearing Day. The WHO estimates 466 million people have disabling hearing loss. By 2050, that figure will almost ...

Certain tools and equipment, such as drills, lawnmowers, vacuums, and generators, can create noisy environments in the workplace. Repeated exposure to excessive noise can lead to irreversible hearing ...

Clear hearing is essential for staying connected. Yet, for many, hearing challenges create barriers to communication and cognitive well-being. Tahoe Family Hearing Clinic is bridging that gap with ...

Military working dogs played a vital role in the recent raid and death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; however, temporary and permanent hearing loss due to high-decibel noise in training, ...

It is the policy of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to ensure safe and healthy learning, research, work, entertainment and student living environments for faculty, staff, students and visitors.