Hospital & Healthcare Management November 29, 2023
Hearing loss and tinnitus are very real risks for people working in noisy environments. Here are 4 things your business should be doing to protect your employees.
Hearing loss and other conditions like tinnitus are serious health conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of age or occupation. However, it is particularly common in people who work in noisy environments. In the UK, over half the population has experienced symptoms associated with tinnitus (albeit temporary in most cases). And in the United States, an estimated 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work. This exposure can lead to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which is a permanent and irreversible condition
NIHL can have a significant impact on an employee’s...