Hearing Safety: An Overlooked Safety Concern
When you think of safety in the workplace, you might first consider potential hazards such as falling from heights, electrical shock, or even being struck by heavy equipment or machinery. However, many employers often overlook hearing safety, which is an equally serious issue. It is important to understand the hazards of extreme noise levels. Frequent exposure to high levels of noise does severe damage to the nerve endings in the inner ear. Loss of hearing limits your ability to...
