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Safety and Health Topics Noise and Hearing Conservation In Focus California Wildfires Alliances eTools Every year, approximately 30 million people in the United States are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise. Fortunately, the incidence of noise-induced hearing loss can be reduced or eliminated through the successful application of engineering controls and hearing conservation programs. This page was maintained as a product of OSHA's former Alliance with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA). The following questions link to information relevant to noise and hearing conservation in the workplace. What standards apply? OSHA | Other Federal | National Consensus What information is available for the construction industry? Standards | Health Effects | Measuring Exposure | More Where do noise hazards occur and what are their health effects?   How do you measure noise exposures?   How can noise be controlled?   Where is information on hearing conservation programs available?   What additional information is available? Training | Other Resources In Focus California Wildfires Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations. OSHA. Includes links to OSHA fact sheets & QuickCards, related Safety and Health Topics Pages, training programs, and other resources. Alliances National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA). OSHA Alliance Page. eTools Noise and Hearing Conservation. OSHA. This eTool is a chapter of the OSHA Technical Manual developed to assist OSHA staff in evaluating workplace hazards.  Safety and  Health Topics     Noise and Hearing Conservation   Standards   Construction   Health Effects   Measuring Exposure   Controls   Hearing Conservation Programs   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 09/24/2007

 

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