RELATED LINKS
The following links lead to sites with information related specifically to hearing conservation, musicians, and health standards for occupational hearing protection.
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National Hearing Conservation Association The mission of the NHCA is to prevent hearing loss due to noise and other environmental factors in all sectors of society. Our newly enhanced website is intended to provide information to anyone interested in learning more about hearing loss prevention.
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H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers) H.E.A.R. is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to raising awareness of the real dangers of repeated exposure to excessive noise levels from music which can lead to permanent, and sometimes debilitating, hearing loss and tinnitus.
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 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.
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NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable but once acquired, hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. Therefore, prevention measures must be taken by employers and workers to ensure the protection of workers’ hearing. |
