In compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Occupational Noise Exposure Standard (29 CFR 1910.95), Wichita State University (WSU) shall take all precautions reasonable ...

Hearing protector fit testing (HPFT) provides an opportunity for employers to improve their hearing conservation program (HCP) services. Workers are at significant risk for noise-induced hearing loss.

In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards. Hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition among U.S. adults, and an ...

The Department of Defense is forging ahead to implement the expanded hearing protector fit testing requirement that now covers noise-exposed service members and civilian employees. An update to the ...

Among the many unique challenges of military life, one thing remains consistent: noise. “Within a military population, it's noisy. It’s a noisy world in general,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brandon ...

The official version of this document will only be maintained on the EHS website. Exposure to excessive noise in the workplace can cause permanent hearing loss. Although Purdue University attempts to ...