Many dangers in the workplace are hazards that cannot be seen. For instance, viruses, extreme hot or cold temperatures, toxic vapors and even noise can present issues in the workplace that could lead ...

Does your workplace have an effective hearing conservation program? According to OSHA, “Hearing conservation programs strive to prevent initial occupational hearing loss, preserve and protect ...

Seyfarth Synopsis: Occupational noise exposure is common in certain industries across the United States, such as construction, manufacturing, and even warehousing and logistics. According to OSHA, the ...

The crescendo of criticism directed toward U.S. health, safety, and environmental regulators has given new impetus to the economist’s tool of benefit-cost analysis as a means of improving agency ...

Responding is Cam Mackey, president and CEO, International Safety Equipment Association, Arlington, VA. It’s a health problem many of us would rather ignore. We’re afraid it’ll make us look old, weak ...

Workers must wear hearing protection when exposed to loud sounds, including earmuffs and earplugs. Find out when and how to select this equipment based on the task at hand. Conduct noise level ...

The UMass Amherst Hearing Conservation Program has been established to meet the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) standards and ensures compliance with the Occupational ...