Hearing Protection

Even moderate levels of “stealth” noise causing permanent hearing damage

Even moderate levels of “stealth” noise causing permanent hearing damage

Exposure to even moderate levels of noise at work is causing gradual but irreversible damage to the hearing of thousands of Australians and they may not even realise it is occurring. An Australian Government report states that manufacturing, construction and transport are the industries facing the highest risk of Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and […]

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Noise at Work : What to do to Avoid Ear Injuries

Noise at Work : What to do to Avoid Ear Injuries

High noise levels in the workplace can cause injury to workers, mainly the permanent or temporary loss of hearing. It can also be an underlying cause of other health conditions such as stress, increased heart rate and hypertension. On top of that, interference due to distracting sounds may cause miscommunication among workers which can lead […]

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