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 ...

AUSTIN (KXAN)—Austin is known as the live music capital of the world, with annual music festivals like Austin City Limits and a large community of hopeful artists. But when you’re out enjoying the ...

The symphony of summer is under way: Lawn mowers droning, cicadas buzzing, kids shrieking, outdoor concerts and cracking fireworks. Summer’s delights often reach us through our ears. But protecting ...

Hearing protector fit testing (HPFT) provides an opportunity for employers to improve their hearing conservation program (HCP) services. Workers are at significant risk for noise-induced hearing loss.

In my last article, I introduced the idea that we live in a Noise Economy. Noise is no longer just an occasional nuisance. It is a constant force that affects our health, our focus, and our ability to ...