The How-To Guide for Preventing Hearing Loss in the Workplace
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Hearing damage is painless, causes no visible trauma and leaves no scars. But, hearing loss is 100% preventable. Download the How-To Guide for Hearing Loss Prevention in the Workplace.
About the guide:
This guide outlines the best practices for creating a hearing loss prevention program in your workplace.
We've designed the material for people who must develop and manage a hearing loss prevention program, or those who must wear or enforce the use of hearing protection devices in the workplace.
The goal of this guide is to give you confidence – whether you're looking to learn more about the concepts of hearing loss prevention or start making significant changes in your workplace.
The guide examines standards and practices at a high level. It may not answer all your questions, but it will provide a solid foundation for further research. And you can contact us for advice and recommendations about your specific application at any time!
Guide highlights:
- The difference between sound and noise
- How noise is measured
- Hazardous noise limits for Canada
- Is your workplace too loud?
- The 8 elements of a hearing loss prevention program (HLPP)
- Final thoughts
- Glossary