With construction sites having many noisy operations and machinery, workers are at risk of unsafe levels of noise exposure every day. Exposure to loud noises, no matter how frequently, can lead to ...

On construction worksites, workers in 3 out of 10 companies are at risk of hearing loss – but many who could otherwise prevent hearing loss believe they've just “gotten used to the noise.” The truth ...

Work-related hearing loss is a serious risk for the construction trades. Between the constant drone of heavy equipment and backup beepers, the whirring of power tools, and the pounding of jackhammers ...

In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among U.S. adults, and an ...

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 ...

Is protecting hearing as high a priority in the workplace as it should be? After all, hearing is an important primary sense that connects us to each other and the environment around us. Hearing allows ...