First, people must fully understand the health risks they are taking when exposing themselves to loud noise without adequate hearing protection. Second, there must be the awareness that EAROS ...

Simple, consistent use of proper hearing protection can prevent most noise ... rather than attempting removal yourself. Watch for signs of wear like hardening, discoloration, or loss of ...

Arc flash is the term describing an extremely dangerous electrical hazard when uncontrolled current passes between two conductors. When voltage is high enough (over 480V), the intense heat of the ...

Orchestra pits could be designated ‘hearing protection zones’ in ... said the orchestra pit should be designated a Heavy Protection Zone. Signs to that effect should be put up around the ...

Deployed servicemembers are exposed to many dangers while in combat zones. According to Brennan, many troops do not use hearing protection while out on missions, because they feel that the hearing ...

Apple is also introducing a five-minute certified hearing test and an always-on ‘hearing protection’ feature. Apple is also introducing a five-minute certified hearing test and an always-on ...

In addition to the hearing aid feature, Apple also announced active Hearing Protection and a clinically validated Hearing Test. These features can help give consumers a more approachable and ...

Although many employers provide hearing protection devices (HPDs), the effectiveness of those devices depends heavily on how well they fit. Recognizing this critical gap, NIOSH issued a new ...