Approximately 22 million workers in the United States are exposed to potentially damaging noises every year. While some careers naturally come with more noise than others (such as jobs at a sports venue, tarmac, or factory), there are still ways for employers to prevent issues like hearing loss among their team members. Some of the most effective strategies for mitigating harm caused by excessive noise are discussed below.

Workplace Noise Regulations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established specific standards regarding noise exposure in the workplace. For example, OSHA says that employers must implement hearing conservation programs when noise […]