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What is Work-Related Hearing Loss?
Work-related hearing loss continues to be a critical workplace
safety and health issue. The National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the occupational safety and health
community named hearing loss one of the 21 priority areas for
research in the next century. Noise-induced hearing loss is
100 percent preventable but once acquired, hearing loss is permanent
and irreversible. Therefore, prevention measures must be taken
by employers and workers to ensure the protection of workers'
hearing.
>>More facts on the problem of
worker hearing loss, its costs to society, and prevention |
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View Noise Meter - Flash Version (1.4 MB)
Note:
You must have the Flash plug-in installed on your machine
to view the Noise Meter. If you do not have this plug-in, download
the Flash plug-in . Otherwise, view the standard
version
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How do I choose the right hearing
protection?
Choosing the right hearing protector for you depends upon
many factors.
>>Learn more...
What are Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR)?
You've seen these ratings on hearing protectors, but what
do they actually mean?
>> Learn more about NRR
External
Link: http://www.freehearingtest.com/nrr.shtml
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Common Hearing Loss
Prevention Terms
There
are many terms common to hearing loss prevention. The provided
definitions were written in as non-technical fashion as possible.
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more... |
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Noise and Hearing Loss Fact Sheets
Noise Induced Hearing Loss -
Attitudes and Behaviors of U.S. Adults
Safeworker: A Hearing Loss Prevention
Guide
"Sound Advice: Protect Your Ears In Noisy Environments" |
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Roll, Pull and Hold - How to
wear soft foam earplugs
For
a good fit, use the roll, pull and hold method. Developed by
NIOSH Mining Safety and Health Research, this three step method
for inserting soft foam earplugs into your ears can help you
get the best protection against excessive noise exposure. The
method is also demonstrated through RealMedia Video.
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View the Roll, Pull and Hold method |
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Interactive Tools on Hearing Loss
Have you ever tested your hearing?
>> Try
this free online hearing test
External Link: www.freehearingtest.com
Save Your Hearing - An Interactive Multimedia Presentation
Download and install this interactive tool that explains
the risks of hearing loss in the workplace, how the ear works,
and proper use of hearing protection. (Note: This application
is approximately 256 MB)
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Download tool |
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Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention
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