A practical guide on protecting workers from one of the most pervasive occupational health problems in America today. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Hearing loss is one of the most pervasive occupational health problems in America today. Approximately 30 million workers are exposed on their jobs to noise levels or toxicants that  are potentially hazardous to their hearing. Fortunately, noise-induced hearing loss can be reduced, or often eliminated, through the successful application of occupational hearing loss prevention programs. A successful hearing loss prevention program benefits both the company and the affected employee. Employees are spared disabling hearing impairments and evidence suggests that they may experience less […]