Sounds above 80 dB can cause hearing damage, and we should limit the exposure to prevent hearing loss. Decibel apps are a convenient way to measure volume fairly accurately with your phone. Our ...

Contractors might not often think of it, but they need to be aware of and incorporating hearing safety into their jobsites. We all know construction sites are loud environments with all the tools and ...

NIOSH has released the Sound Lever Meter mobile app, intended to measure sound levels in the workplace and help raise awareness about noise exposure and occupation noise-induced hearing loss. The app ...

AIHA alerted its members Aug. 26 that NIOSH is seeking industrial hygienists to beta test the app right away (by Sept. 1). The American Industrial Hygiene Association alerted its members on Aug. 26 ...

(BPT) - How likely are you to experience hearing loss because of your job? You may think you're safe if your job doesn't involve operating noisy machinery, but hearing loss can occur whenever you're ...