Construction settings are often filled with hazardous noise. The noise of industrial equipment and machinery can be quite powerful, sometimes causing immediate damage and sometimes leading to ...

The world is getting louder. People cannot escape noise pollution in their everyday lives whether from traffic, infrastructure, music or more, but employees can and must be protected from excessive ...

A new NIOSH study estimates that more than one-half of noise-exposed workers did not use hearing protection “always” or “usually” when exposed to hazardous occupational noise. A Hearing protection ...

MIXX’s medical devices division, Assistive Audio, has announced the launch of a new range of Personal Noise Protection Earplugs. The first products in the range are designed to protect against hearing ...

Hearing protectors add foreign objects to our heads and ears. They can add unwelcome pressure, weight and warmth and interfere with hearing neccessary sounds. When we speak while wearing hearing ...

Too much noise is detrimental to health, leading to sleep disorders, increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Those who are constantly exposed to increased noise levels without protection ...

About the author: Tanya Wilson has over 7 years’ experience working in the hearing healthcare sector and writes hearing health care articles for Connect Hearing Australia. Her hearing expertise enable ...

In my last article, I introduced the idea that we live in a Noise Economy. Noise is no longer just an occasional nuisance. It is a constant force that affects our health, our focus, and our ability to ...

There are a variety of different foam-based and more complex microphone covers that may look unusual, but serve a distinct purpose in preserving audio quality.