Publications and Products
NIOSH Numbered Publications
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Compendium
of Hearing Protection Devices - Online Version
This latest compendium (June 2003) replaces the earlier PDF
version of the 1994 Hearing Protector Compendium (NIOSH Pub.
No. 95-105). The current online version has comprehensive, searchable
listing of manufacturers' data on hearing protection devices.
The data includes mean attenuations and standard deviations
of the attenutations, protector construction, materials, and
other features that may aid in selection of protectors for specific
situations.
Have you Heard? Hearing Loss Caused by Farm Noise is Preventable
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2007-176 (2007)
This brochure is designed to overview the variety of hearing protection available and when and how to use it. It is a companion to DHHS-(NIOSH) Publication No.2007-175.
They're Your Ears: Protect Them: Hearing Loss Caused by Farm Noise is Preventable
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2007-175 (2007)
This brochure is designed to increase the awareness of farmers about the relationship between farm noise and the early onset of tinnitus (e.g. ringing or buzzing in the ears) and hearing loss among farmers. It is a companion to DHHS-(NIOSH) Publication No.2007-176.
Inquiring Ears Want to Know: A Fact Sheet about Your Hearing Test
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2008-102 (2007)
This fact sheet contains important answers to frequent questions workers ask about their audiograms. It explains your audiogram (hearing test) and gives some basic information about protecting your hearing.
Health Hazard Evaluations: Noise and Heariong Loss 1986-1997
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 99-106 (1999)
This document summarizes a series of investigations conducted through
NIOSH's Health Hazard Evaluation program.
Criteria
for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Noise Exposure -- Revised
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 98-126 (1998)
This publication contains NIOSH policy and recommendations regarding
hazardous noise and hearing loss prevention strategies.
Preventing
Occupational Hearing Loss - A Practical Guide
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 96-110 (1996)
This document provides guidance in non-technical terms regarding
the eight key components of an effective hearing loss prevention
program.
Industrial
Noise Control Manual
NIOSH Publication No. 79-117 (1978)
This historic document, originally published in 1975, contains essential
information about noise control technology and a collection of 61
case histories of successful noise control projects.
Other NIOSH Resources
How Can I Test My Hearing Protection?
Perform a hearing protection quick test to see whether you are getting at least a minimal 15 decibel (dB) level of protection.
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