Thousands of workers across the country are exposed to hazardous noise on a daily basis that can cause permanent hearing damage. Sadly, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is usually slow and painless so by the time workers notice a problem, irreversible damage has already been done.
How do we hear? What happens when we lose hearing? How can we identify hearing loss in our workforce? Understanding the science behind hearing loss and hearing protection is key to not only detecting hazardous noise in the workplace, but putting preventative measures in place to protect your workforce.
