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April 26, 2014May 21, 2016

Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss By Jerome E. Spear, CSP, CIH Noise, or unwanted sound, is a by-product of many industrial processes. Sound consists of pressure changes in a medium (usually air), caused by vibration or turbulence. These pressure changes produce… Read the rest

March 4, 2014June 15, 2014

Hearing Conservation Compliance & Sex

Hearing Conservation Compliance & Sex Guest Post by Karl Cameron Noise is one of the most widely spread occupational health problems in the workforce today. Millions of workers are exposed to noise levels that are potentially hazardous to their hearing.… Read the rest

November 12, 2013November 26, 2013

Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards

Avoidable Workplace Health and Safety Hazards Guest Post Every job carries certain risks. Some are obvious, like those that a miner or a construction worker face, while some are far more subtle and considered very common, such as driving after… Read the rest

December 7, 2012April 30, 2017

Draft Model Work Health and Safety Regulations

Draft Model Work Health and Safety Regulations In a Media Release today, Mr Tom Phillips AM, Safe Work Australia Chair, announced the commencement of the public comment period on the draft model Work Health and Safety Regulations and priority model… Read the rest

June 22, 2012June 24, 2016

Quick Facts on Hearing Protection in the Workplace

Quick Facts on Hearing Protection in the Workplace Guest post Exposure to loud noises has serious short-term and long-term health consequences for employees, including permanent hearing loss. Some effects of industrial noise, such as increased irritability and difficulty concentrating, reduce… Read the rest