SECTION 1:

INTRODUCTION

Approximately 30 million American workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in the workplace. Exposure to hazardous levels of noise can cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) by damaging the ear. Initially, the noise exposure may cause a temporary hearing loss. Repeated exposures may lead to permanent damage to the ear and permanent and irreversible hearing loss. Exposure to high levels of noise can also cause other harmful health effects as well, such as stress, chronic ringing in the ears, and high blood pressure. In addition, unprotected workers in high noise environments have more lost time accidents, are less […]