Tag: Noise Hearing Conservation

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have teamed up to launch a new international standard aimed at preventing hearing loss among 1.1 billion young people. Unveiled on February 12, the “Toolkit for Safe Listening Devices and Systems” is now available online. This toolkit is designed to help partners easily adopt, …

Hearing safety is crucial for protecting one of our most important senses. Occupational noise that exceeds certain decibel (dB) levels can cause serious, lasting damage if proper protection isn’t used. This noise thermometer graphic illustrates the dB levels for various sounds, both on the job and in everyday life, helping you understand what’s too loud …