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Hearing Loss in Utility Workers: A Growing Concern

Hearing Loss in Utility Workers: A Growing Concern Hearing loss is a serious issue across various industries, but utility workers are particularly at risk. A recent study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that one in four utility workers exposed to noise suffers hearing loss—a rate significantly higher than the one in five seen in other industries.

Kim Imbriglio

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4 Steps To Protect Workers Most Valuable Gift - Hearing

Sound is measured in decibels (dB) which is a measurement of strength of the sounds waves. When it comes to our hearing the louder the sound, the faster the damage the ear. Thus, identifying the noise levels quickly lowers the risk of a hazard. There are 4 steps to easily protect our most valuable gift - our hearing.

Kim Imbriglio

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HEARING PROTECTION: Prevent 'the silent killer'

Prevent hearing loss by knowing when hearing protection is needed. Hearing loss has been known to be the silent killer when it comes to hearing. The worse part about it is that it is also one of the most preventive areas of safety in the working environment.

Kim Imbriglio

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