Tag Archives: exposure to loud sounds

Hearing Conservation Program-Yes -No?

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The first step toward solving any noise problem is to define it. To understand what requirements must be implemented according to OSHA’s noise standard [29 CFR 1910.95, it is necessary to determine exposure levels. The following sections provide information about evaluating noise exposure levels:

Indications of a Problem
Walkaround Survey
Workshift Sampling
Instruments Used to Conduct a Noise Survey (App III:A)

Follow the link to OSHA site:  How do I evaluate noise exposure

Workplace INTEGRA, can be a resource for your sampling needs:  Noise Surveys and Dosimetry Studies

 

Reducing the Risk of Hearing Disorders Among Musicians

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DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2015-184  June 2015

Musicians and others involved in the music industry are at risk of developing permanent hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and other hearing disorders from exposure to loud sounds. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) examines the risks associated with music exposure and provides recommendations to protect their hearing.

See entire article here.