Noise is more than just a nuisance—it can be a regulatory concern, especially in construction, industrial, or infrastructure projects that operate near residential areas, schools, or natural habitats. Prolonged exposure to elevated noise levels can lead to hearing loss, stress, sleep...

What is OSHA’s Occupational Noise Standard?OSHA regulations stipulate that if “any employee’s exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer shall develop and implement a noise monitoring program.”What are some signs that your workplace has...

Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common occupational hazard for American workers, and yet many of us are not very concerned about the effect noise can have on our hearing. We assume that we will only lose our hearing if we are exposed to extremely loud noises over a long period...

Occupational hearing loss is defined as a hearing impairment of one or both ears, either partial or complete, that result from a person’s employment.  Even though many states do not have compensation laws for hearing loss at the workplace, compensation is commonly being awarded to...

For 25 years, noise-related hearing loss has been one of the most prevalent occupational health concerns for Americans.  However, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been working along with the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) to help combat this...

Noise exposure is one of the most common physical hazards in the occupational environment. Simple hearing protection such as ear plugs or muffs help to reduce workers’ noise exposure but may not provide enough protection to prevent hearing loss. OSHA bases the requirements for a...

OSHA regulations stipulate that if “any employee’s exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer shall develop and implement a noise monitoring program.”Here’s a simple way to tell if you might be exposed to noise levels above 85 decibels. If...