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- Understand Noise Exposure | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC
Learn how to measure workplace noise exposure and how to best monitor workers' hearing
- About Occupational Hearing Loss | Noise | CDC
Overview Exposure to loud noise or certain chemicals while at work can damage your hearing Occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses and is permanent Hearing loss is associated with Communication difficulties, making it challenging to maintain relationships with others Other health problems, including tinnitus (ringing in the ears), heart problems, cognitive
- About Noise and Reproductive Health | Reproductive Health | CDC
About Noise and Reproductive Health Key points Working in a noisy job can affect your hearing and harm your health During pregnancy, exposure to very loud noise can increase your chances of having a baby with hearing problems Learn more about noise at work and what you can do to reduce your exposure
- Chemical-Induced Hearing Loss | Noise | CDC
Like with noise, hearing loss caused by ototoxic chemicals varies based on: How often you are exposed (exposure frequency) How much you are exposed (chemical strength potency) How long you are exposed (duration) Exposure to workplace hazards such as noise and other individual factors also influence the effect of chemicals that damage hearing Individual factors may include elements such as
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC
Noise exposure is a risk that is present in all industries Hazardous noise most commonly occurs in industries such as mining, manufacturing, and construction But every industry has workers who are exposed to hazardous noise For example, people working as janitors or administrative staff at noisy workplaces are also at risk for hearing loss
- Provide Hearing Protection | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC
Understand what hearing protection is best prevent hearing loss and how to pick the right options
- What Causes Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise is a significant source of hearing loss, but you can protect your hearing An important first step is to understand how noise causes hearing loss
- Noise and Occupational Hearing Loss | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC
Learn more about noise and hearing loss and how to prevent it, especially in the workplace
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