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Construction - Noise and Hearing Conservation
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Every year, approximately 30 million people in the U.S. are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise. Fortunately, the incidence of noise-induced hearing loss can be reduced or eliminated through the successful application of engineering controls and hearing conservation programs.

This page was maintained as a product of OSHA's former Alliance with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA).

The following commonly asked questions link to resources that provide useful safety and health information about noise and hearing conservation in the construction industry.
Standards What standards apply?
OSHA | ANSI
Health Effects What are the health effects of noise?
Hazards and Solutions How do I recognize and control noise exposure?
Hearing Conservation Programs Where can I find an example of hearing conservation programs in use by other industries?
Additional Information Where can I find additional information?
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  • National Hearing Conservation Association Aligns with OSHA. OSHA Trade News Release (2003, June 02). The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) and OSHA form a collaborative relationship for the prevention of hearing loss caused by exposure to industrial and construction-related noise and other environmental factors in the workplace.

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