Noise

Noise induced hearing loss

Hearing protection

Noise induced hearing loss Our senses are based on an ability to capture incoming information and translate those triggers into meaningful information. And so, hearing is based on an ability to capture sound waves coming into the ear from the surrounding air that are then delivered via the hearing nerve to the brain. Any form [...]

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Combating Fire Danger for the Elderly, Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Fire Safety

Combating Fire Danger for the Elderly, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Guest Post If you ever had a fire alarm go off when you’ve burnt the toast or had to endure the weekly fire alarm test at work you’ll know how annoying the incessant ringing of the fire alarm can be. While it may be [...]

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Noise Safety and Hearing Protection Training

Hearing protection

Noise Safety and Hearing Protection Training Guest Post On-the-job Safety and Off-hours Activities Most health and safety professionals are well aware that people’s activities during off-work hours can affect their risk of accidents or injuries while on the job. For example, workers who arrive at work fatigued or highly distracted are more prone to accidents [...]

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Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Hearing protection

Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss By Jerome E. Spear, CSP, CIH Noise, or unwanted sound, is a by-product of many industrial processes. Sound consists of pressure changes in a medium (usually air), caused by vibration or turbulence. These pressure changes produce waves emanating away from the turbulent or vibrating source. Exposure to high levels of noise [...]

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Listen to Music Safely at Work

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Having trouble getting people to wear hearing protection? Employees like to listen to music but cant hear what going on around them? These ear muffs from Elvex could be the answer. The have a built in radio and earphone jack. Speakers limited to 82dB and the wearer can hear whats going on around them and [...]

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