AV Network: Giraffes and Lions, Make Some Noise. RF Venue Enhances Granby Zoo
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Noise-sensitive giraffes and hibernating bears: How the zoo plans events around its animals
Noise-sensitive giraffes and hibernating bears: How the zoo plans events around its animals
Noise exposure is a risk that is present in all industries. Hazardous noise most commonly occurs in industries such as mining, manufacturing, and construction. But every industry has workers who are exposed to hazardous noise. For example, people working as janitors or administrative staff at noisy workplaces are also at risk for hearing loss.
Noise is a significant source of hearing loss, but you can protect your hearing. An important first step is to understand how noise causes hearing loss.
Learn how to measure workplace noise exposure and how to best monitor workers' hearing.
Hearing loss and tinnitus Approximately 13% of all Construction workers have hearing difficulty. 1 About 7% of all Construction workers have tinnitus, which is an annoying buzzing, rushing, or ringing noise in your ears or in your head. 3 About 23% of noise-exposed tested Construction workers have a material hearing impairment. 4 Hearing impairment is hearing loss that impacts day-to-day ...
Learn more about noise and hearing loss and how to prevent it, especially in the workplace.
Noise and Occupational Hearing Loss | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC
The NIOSH Sound Level Meter app measures workplace noise to determine if the levels are damaging.
NIOSH Sound Level Meter App | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC