Hearing Damage Articles & Analysis
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Noise is one of the oldest known industrial diseases – yet we continue to apply the same approach and technology we were using over 50 years ago. Why has this topic lacked innovation and fresh ideas to move with technological advances? This webinar explores the findings of HSE research on the current quality of noise health surveillance and introduces new technology, novel approaches ...
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate people about issues that may impact their health. Their latest educational video discusses bacterial meningitis and the bacteria responsible for the infections. Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The condition can be ...
Sound Measurement equipment manufacturer, Pulsar Instruments Plc are warning employers of the dangers of hearing damage due to excessive noise levels or impulse noise in the workplace. The company has recently launched their improved doseBadge system to ensure compliance with the EU Physical Agents (Noise) Directive. The revolutionary doseBadge is a self-contained noise measurement device that ...
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, October 23, 2007 (ENS) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $96,798 to the University of Nevada -Las Vegas to develop a cost-effective method of screening imported candy to identify lead hazards. The relationship between consuming lead-contaminated imported candy and childhood lead poisoning is a rapidly emerging health issue. October 21-27 is National Lead ...