August 8, 2016
The Labor Department and OSHA are challenging entrepreneurs to develop solutions for preventing workplace hearing loss, with the “Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge,” they announced recently.
According to OSHA, 22 million workers risk losing their hearing from workplace hazards every year, while hearing loss disability costs $242 million annually in worker’s compensation.
Suggested topics for ideas were listed as: technology that will enhance training and improve the use of hearing protection, technology that alerts workers when hearing protection is not blocking enough noise.
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Related Hearing Safety Training DVDs:
Hearing Conservation Training Video on DVD
Shows employees why they should pay attention to “noise” hazards, and how they can protect themselves from hearing injuries. View Product
Hearing Protection Sounds Good To Me
Learn how to control noise level, understand Noise Reduction Ratings and use the appropriate ear PPE. View Product
Hearing Conservation (PPE) Training Video
This program will focus on protecting your hearing in the workplace and outside the workplace. View Product