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
Implement Engineering Controls | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC The cost of implementing noise controls can be offset by savings on the costs of a hearing loss prevention program, workers' compensation premiums, and claims for hearing loss Before you implement noise controls, make sure machinery is in good repair and all maintenance procedures have been conducted
Construction Statistics | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC About 25% of noise-exposed tested Construction workers have a material hearing impairment 4 Hearing impairment is hearing loss that impacts day-to-day activities
Eliminate or Reduce Noise | Noise and Hearing Loss | CDC Reducing the impact of noise on the community While noise control is necessary to protect workers from hearing loss in those industries, many companies do not have the financial resources or technical expertise to retrofit engineering controls for noise on equipment and machinery currently in use