NOISE-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a major occupational problem in the coal mining industry. In large part, even though noise control was specified in the 1969 Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, this ...

Compliance is the foundation of hearing conservation programs, but it is not the only factor that determines success. Employee satisfaction with hearing testing can directly influence participation, ...

CINCINNATI, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Soundtrace, a technology-enabled services company modernizing hearing conservation and occupational noise programs, today announced the successful completion ...

Exposure to high levels of noise for extended periods of time can cause hearing loss. In accordance with the OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure Standard, employees whose job tasks require them to be ...

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), hearing can be damaged by exposure to loud noise or chemicals while at work, with occupational hearing being one of the ...

Guidelines for implementing sound hearing conservation programs are provided. Discussion addresses employee education, noise surveys, controlling noise exposure and choosing protection devices.

This program establishes procedures to eliminate potential noise exposures through effective engineering and administrative controls. Hearing protection must be used when effective engineering and ...