NOISE-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a major occupational problem in the coal mining industry. In large part, even though noise control was specified in the 1969 Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, this ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Former Senior OSHA Leader Evaluates Program Against 29 CFR 1910.95 CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ...

Many industries are being disrupted by technology. And if not disrupting legacy business, new technology is at least offering consumers, clients, and other end users new ways to do business. The ...

Exposure to high levels of noise for extended periods of time can cause hearing loss. In accordance with the OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure Standard, employees whose job tasks require them to be ...

In a March 16 letter to OSHA, the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) urged the agency to “renew its focus on noise control despite the current climate of economic adversity.” OSHA ...

Workers must wear hearing protection when exposed to loud sounds, including earmuffs and earplugs. Find out when and how to select this equipment based on the task at hand. Conduct noise level ...

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), hearing can be damaged by exposure to loud noise or chemicals while at work, with occupational hearing being one of the ...

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 ...

CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Soundtrace, a technology-enabled services company modernizing hearing conservation and occupational noise programs, today announced the successful completion ...