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Full text of hearing conservation program. Materials on acoustics. Noise attentuation. Noise basics. Technical material from NIOSH. Hearing protection devices. Noise induced hearing loss.
Noise-induced Hearing Loss [2523] 
Early Detection/Prevention Key to Avoiding Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss
Early Detection/Prevention Key to Avoiding Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss
A Practical Guide to Hearing Conservation Programs in the Workplace [5087]
Download a comprehensive guide to establishing workplace hearing conservation programs
Download a comprehensive guide to establishing workplace hearing conservation programs
A Quick Checklist for Monitoring Your OHC Program [6664]
Series of yes / no questions on occupational hearing conservation programs
Series of yes / no questions on occupational hearing conservation programs
Australia National Standards for Occupational Noise [18592]
Guidance on Australian requirements for noise in the workplace
Guidance on Australian requirements for noise in the workplace
Benefits of Audiometric Testing ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Audiometric testing can provide more benefits than meeting OSHA requirements
[26640] Audiometric testing can provide more benefits than meeting OSHA requirements
Canada: Noise Exposure Regulations [17612]
Maximum Duration Exposure in Hours per Employee per 24 Hour Period
Maximum Duration Exposure in Hours per Employee per 24 Hour Period
Choose The Hearing Protection That's Right For You [6238]
Explains the various types of hearing protection devices available
Explains the various types of hearing protection devices available
City & County Noise Ordinances [26264]
The text of noise ordinances in various cities and counties within the United States
The text of noise ordinances in various cities and counties within the United States
Classroom Acoustics [8075]
Acoustical physical prinicples, applications and standards in the classroom
Acoustical physical prinicples, applications and standards in the classroom
Comparing Standards for Safe Noise Exposure [26260]
Compares OSHA noise standards to those for EPA, ANSI and WHO
Compares OSHA noise standards to those for EPA, ANSI and WHO
Controlling the Transmission of Impact Sound through Floors [11856]
Addresses concrete-slab and wood-joist floor systems in multi-family dwellings
Addresses concrete-slab and wood-joist floor systems in multi-family dwellings
Developing and Maintaining an Effective Hearing Conservation Program [26259]
A program that employers can implement to protect their employees' hearing ability
A program that employers can implement to protect their employees' hearing ability
DoD Design Criteria Standard - Noise Limits [27469]
Text of the US Department of Defense design standards related to noise
[27469] Text of the US Department of Defense design standards related to noise
DoD Hearing Conservation Program [11944]
April, 1996 - full text of the US Dept of Defense Hearing Conservation Program
April, 1996 - full text of the US Dept of Defense Hearing Conservation Program
Elements of an Effective Hearing Conservation Program [3109]
Outlines the basic elements required in a hearing conservation program
Outlines the basic elements required in a hearing conservation program
FHWA Highway Construction Noise Handbook [30408]
Handbook explores factors and issues in dealing with construction noise.
Handbook explores factors and issues in dealing with construction noise.
General Estimates of Work-Related Noises [4213]
Chart provides the decibel level of common workplace noises
Chart provides the decibel level of common workplace noises
Glossary of Noise and Hearing Conservation Terminology [6676]
Alphabetical listing of technical terms and their definitions
Alphabetical listing of technical terms and their definitions
Hearing Conservation Checklist [18896]
Sample Format for Audiometric Test Records & Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
[18896] Sample Format for Audiometric Test Records & Hearing Conservation Program Checklist
Hearing Conservation Practical Guides [8177]
Seven guides to assist in implementing an effective hearing protection program
Seven guides to assist in implementing an effective hearing protection program
Hearing Conservation Program [2250]
Full text of a hearing conservation program for university employees
Full text of a hearing conservation program for university employees
Hearing Conservation Program [6460]
11 page hearing conservation program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers
11 page hearing conservation program used by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Hearing Conservation Program [6668]
In addition to the text of the program, includes SOPs for hearing protection
In addition to the text of the program, includes SOPs for hearing protection
Hearing Conservation Program [14511]
Full text of an actual hearing conservation in use by a major university
Full text of an actual hearing conservation in use by a major university
Hearing Conservation Program Evaluation Checklist [14868]
Evaulate your work-related hearing loss prevention program
Evaulate your work-related hearing loss prevention program
Hearing Conservation Program Materials [5114]
Materials to assist with the requirements of hearing conservation programs
Materials to assist with the requirements of hearing conservation programs
Hearing Conservation Program Tutorial [28748]
Example of an online slide presentation for employee training of hearing conservation
Example of an online slide presentation for employee training of hearing conservation
Hearing Health Quick Test [14785]
Answering YES to any of the following questions may mean that you have a hearing problem
Answering YES to any of the following questions may mean that you have a hearing problem
Hearing Loss & Music Headphones [6659]
Preventing hearing loss when using headphones for listening to music
Preventing hearing loss when using headphones for listening to music
Hearing Overprotection [27315] Putting workers in the most protective hearing protectors is not always the best solution
Highway Traffic Noise in the USA [26257]
Information about highway traffic noise and highway noise barriers
Information about highway traffic noise and highway noise barriers
Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA [11739]
Association of noise control engineering professionals
Association of noise control engineering professionals
NIOSH Compendium of Hearing Protection Devices [4388]
Data published by manufacturers of hearing protectors sold in the United States
Data published by manufacturers of hearing protectors sold in the United States
NIOSH Recommendations for Hearing Loss Prevention Programs [6074]
Be implemented for all workers whose unprotected 8-hr TWA exposures equal or exceed 85dBA
Be implemented for all workers whose unprotected 8-hr TWA exposures equal or exceed 85dBA
Noise and Hearing Conservation [26851]
References and resources on OSHA's standards and requirements related to the issue
References and resources on OSHA's standards and requirements related to the issue
Noise and Hearing Loss [6669]
National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement, January 22-24, 1990
National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement, January 22-24, 1990
Noise Control & Hearing Conservation [24973] A series of articles on controlling noise hazards in the workplace
Noise Control Mufflers for Bleeders on Retorts & Sterilizers [16060]
Describes the use of noise control mufflers on sterilizers and cooking equipment
Describes the use of noise control mufflers on sterilizers and cooking equipment
Noise Emission from Railway Traffic [30357]
How railway noise is generated and to what extent different measures at the noise source can reduce emissions.
How railway noise is generated and to what extent different measures at the noise source can reduce emissions.
Noise Exposure Limits for Extended Work Shifts [8373]
Different methods of calculating noise exposure limits
Different methods of calculating noise exposure limits
Noise Exposures among Medical Transcriptionists [27694]
Noise levels delivered through headsets transcriptionists wear while recording medical records onto computer files
[27694] Noise levels delivered through headsets transcriptionists wear while recording medical records onto computer files
Noise from the Discharge of Air Bags [26262]
Copies of correspondence from top professional organizations concerned with hearing loss and air bag discharge
Copies of correspondence from top professional organizations concerned with hearing loss and air bag discharge
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Fact Sheet [4347]
Fact sheet provides technical information on noise induced hearing loss
Fact sheet provides technical information on noise induced hearing loss
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse Online Library [8070]
Estimated at nearly 50 articles on noise effects, traffic noise, sound basics, noise studies, etc.
Estimated at nearly 50 articles on noise effects, traffic noise, sound basics, noise studies, etc.
Noise Reduction Ideas [25999]
A searchable collection of ideas to reduce workplace employee noise exposures
A searchable collection of ideas to reduce workplace employee noise exposures
Noise: A Hazard for the Fetus and Newborn [8076]
Potential of noise damage to fetuses & newborns from occupational noise
Potential of noise damage to fetuses & newborns from occupational noise
Occupational Hearing Loss - State Statutes [15311]
Summaries of state WC laws relating to hearing loss
[15311] Summaries of state WC laws relating to hearing loss
Occupational Noise Exposure [6494]
Full text of the NIOSH criteria for a recommended noise standard - June, 1998
[6494] Full text of the NIOSH criteria for a recommended noise standard - June, 1998
Practical Solutions to Noise Problems in Agriculture [25778]
United Kingdom research study on the subject of noise hazards on farms
United Kingdom research study on the subject of noise hazards on farms
Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss - A Practical Guide [11945]
A practical guide to assist employers and employees to develop hearing loss prevention programs
A practical guide to assist employers and employees to develop hearing loss prevention programs
Sample Program for Hearing Conservation [26674]
Example of a 5 page safety program for hearing conservation-
Example of a 5 page safety program for hearing conservation-
Sound Transmission Through Concrete Block Walls [11835]
Obtaining high sound transmission class ratings & low-frequency sound attenuation with block walls
Obtaining high sound transmission class ratings & low-frequency sound attenuation with block walls
Sound Transmission Through Windows [8073]
Discusses the influence of typical window characteristics on sound transmission
Discusses the influence of typical window characteristics on sound transmission
State Environmental Noise Statutes [26258]
Summaries of state-wide noise and watercraft noise regulations
Summaries of state-wide noise and watercraft noise regulations
Ten Ways to Recognize Hearing Loss [14780]
The following questions will help you determine if you need to have your hearing evaluated
The following questions will help you determine if you need to have your hearing evaluated
The Danger of High Level NRRs [26261]
The appropriateness of EPA's Hearing Protector Labeling Regulations has been seriously debated
The appropriateness of EPA's Hearing Protector Labeling Regulations has been seriously debated
Understanding Your Audiogram [14784]
Consumer fact sheet to assist with understanding audiogram results
Consumer fact sheet to assist with understanding audiogram results
Update Newsletter [6663]
The newsletter of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation
The newsletter of the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation
WHO Occupational and Community Noise [2307]
World Health Organization guidelines for occupational and community noise
World Health Organization guidelines for occupational and community noise
Workplace Noise News [8077]
News articles from newspapers in the USA related to industrial and workplace noise
News articles from newspapers in the USA related to industrial and workplace noise
Workplace Solutions for Hearing Loss Prevention [512]
Various educational and training materials to use in the workplace
Various educational and training materials to use in the workplace
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