Sanding and blasting are very useful techniques which are commonly used in various industries. Blasting is an age old technique used to refine a surface. Compressed air is used to blast an object with a gritty and abrasive material to make its surface smooth and even. Earlier, sand was commonly used for blasting. After it … Read more
Using ear protection in the workplace reduces auditory awareness significantly. Many industries and working environments expose employees to high levels of noise. Continuous exposure to high levels of noise can cause a number of hearing related disabilities, including total loss of hearing. It is thus essential that employees working in workplace environments that have high … Read more
Loading docks are flooded with potential dangers that put those that work on them at serious risk of injury. Working on a loading dock can be a dangerous job. They are busy places with many people getting on with their job. There is heavy machinery being operated and trucks and other vehicles such as fork … Read more
Exposure to loud noises in the workplace can lead to hearing disabilities and even permanent hearing loss. Workers are exposed to a variety of hazards, and can suffer a number of work related injuries and illnesses that can cause permanent disabilities, chronic diseases and even prove fatal. Of the many workplace hazards that employees have … Read more
Hearing loss is a common workplace injury in the U.S. Those who work in the construction and manufacturing industries are at the highest risk for work-related hearing loss. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and U.S. Department of Labor have established initiatives relating to workplace hearing loss. Work-Related Hearing Loss Statistics Many workers, particularly those working … Read more
According to the CDC, hearing loss in the workplace affects approximately 22 million workers in America, making it one of the most common work-related injuries. Loss of hearing is a common workplace injury that affects a large population of workers in a number of industries in the United States. Exposure to high levels of noise … Read more