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 ...

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

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 ...

Whether you are a safety professional looking to manage your hearing conservation testing program in-house, or a service provider looking to expand your offering to include flexible hearing ...

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 ...

CU Boulder is committed to protecting employees from hearing loss due to occupational noise exposure. Although CU Boulder attempts to control noise to the extent possible, certain operations may have ...

Guidelines for implementing sound hearing conservation programs are provided. Discussion addresses employee education, noise surveys, controlling noise exposure and choosing protection devices.