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Noise and Hearing Conservation
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Every year, approximately 30 million people in the United States 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 questions link to information relevant to noise and hearing conservation in the workplace.
Standards What standards apply?
OSHA | Other Federal | National Consensus
Construction What information is available for the construction industry?
Standards | Health Effects | Measuring Exposure | More
Health Effects Where do noise hazards occur and what are their health effects?
 
Measuring Exposure How do you measure noise exposures?
 
Controls How can noise be controlled?
 
Hearing Conservation Programs Where is information on hearing conservation programs available?
 
Additional Information What additional information is available?
Training | Other Resources

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Content Reviewed 09/24/2007