How to prevent common workplace hearing problems [2025]
Each year, an estimated 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One study found that 53% of...
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Hearing safety: Why overprotecting your ears can be risky
While protecting your hearing is essential, too much protection can be counterproductive. Overprotection occurs when your hearing protection exceeds the level needed for your environment – and in...
Hearing protection 101: The anatomy of the ear and how we hear
Unlike many workplace hazards, noise is invisible — and that makes it easy to underestimate. Hearing loss doesn’t happen in a single moment; it develops gradually and silently, often going...
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