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Health Issues Surrounding Noise
A recent German study has uncovered that noise is a new threat to people who are predisposed to cardiovascular disease.
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March 24, 2006
Biker Buddies Make for a Quieter Ride
They block out noise but allow rider to listen to music...
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The Smartest Hearing Protection in the World
Hearing loss can happen before you know it. Most people know that persistent or excessive noise in the workplace can cause serious damage to a person's hearing...
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February 3, 2006
Turn Down the Music
Although it's a great way to block out annoying noises around you, that hot new MP3 player could damage your hearing if you play your favorite tunes too loud and too long.
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November 23, 2005
As Noise Rises, So May Heart Risks
Loud, grating noise is not just annoying, it can increase the risk of a heart attack, researchers report.
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October 14, 2004
To De-Rate or Not De-Rate dB Blocker™ Hearing Protection
Why do you de-rate hearing protector’s? Studies have shown that...
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September 11, 2004
The Sound and the Infuriated - Outdoor Noises Drive Some Neighbors Crazy
It's the time of year when routine neighborhood noise can make you crazy.
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Musicians Earplugs
Bill Buchman (bassoonist)
"I am in front of the trumpets and trombones. The ER-15s let me hear myself playing and also the entire orchestra so I can correctly...
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Tips for Fitting Hearing Protectors
This EARLog is intended to assist in improving the hearing protector fitting and dispensing skills of hearing conservationists...
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The Naked Truth About NRRs
Existing North American hearing protector attenuation data and the associated labeled NRRs provide a very poor indicator of protection...
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Hearing Protector Testing - Let’s Get Real
Here it is at the turn of the millennium and purchasers of hearing protection devices (HPDs) still can’t trust the numbers...
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How do I choose the right hearing protection?
Advantages and drawbacks of various types of devices.
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Common Hearing Loss Prevention Terms
Definitions written in as non-technical a fashion as possible.
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Fact Sheets
NIOSH Noise Meter – Noise Levels of Common Workplace Tools and Sounds
Play around with the Noise Meter and hear the different sounds and sound intensities of everyday objects.
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Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
Evaluation checklist by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Today’s Supervisor: A Hearing Loss Prevention Guide for Supervisors
The issue dedicated entirely to hearing loss prevention.
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