Hearing Loss - 21st Century Safety

Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the United States. Each year approximately 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to noise loud enough to damage their hearing. In addition to that, it costs industry millions of dollars in workers’ compensation costs due to hearing loss. “Buy Quiet” is an…

How Old Are Your Ears? Are You Losing Your Hearing OUTSIDE of Work?

Loud Noise Can Cause Hearing Loss Quickly or Over Time Noise can be found everywhere – restaurants, music and sporting venues, movie theaters, hospitals, and schools. Hearing loss can result from a single loud sound (like firecrackers) near your ear. Or, more often, hearing loss can result over time from damage caused by repeated exposures…