The violations include inadequate hearing and respiratory protection programs, electrical hazards, improper use of compressed air, as well as employee exposure to silica, lead, and manganese fumes.
Data from two nationally representative surveys indicates that the prevalence of hearing loss among U.S. adolescents increased by about 30 percent from 1988-1994 to 2005-2006, with 1 in 5 adolescents having hearing loss in 2005-2006, according to a study in the August 18 issue of JAMA.
Sept. 1 is the deadline to apply for the 2011 awards from NIOSH and the National Hearing Conservation Association.
The acquisition of Sperian shares held by Essilor International, Ginette Dalloz, and Societe Civile Familiale Dalloz means the current tender offer until Sept. 2 remains on track.
The company was cited for 43 safety and health violations for hazards ranging from inadequate PPE and machine guarding to failing to determine employee exposure levels to hexavalent chromium.
Twenty-six health hazard evaluation investigators have visit the gulf region. This second interim report evaluated cases treated at a Venice, La., infirmary; June 8-10 offshore oil burns; and a barge oil vacuuming operation involving 18 barges moored together off Grand Isle, La.
Pilots are subjected to hazardous sound levels. A headset is adequate hearing protection for a projected eight-hour period, given the sound levels found in this study.
The association is now accepting papers for presentations and posters, due July 31 and Sept. 1, respectively. Topics may address basic scientific research, applied research, practical applications of research results, or other findings or concepts that may enhance hearing loss prevention efforts.
The biggest society of occupational hygienists in Europe now offers a news scroller and more resources online.
The company announced today that its $1.4 billion bid has been approved by Sperian's board. This will vault Honeywell into the lead position among PPE manufacturers worldwide.
The three-hour programs, designed to help prevent noise-induced hearing loss among workers, are set to take place in Dallas, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Houston, June 7-10, respectively.
The company on Wednesday said work continues on filing a voluntary public tender offer by Menelas France SA, with agreement by Sperian's banks "close to being obtained."
Failing to hear smoke detectors and take quick action is the major reason adults 65 or older are more than twice as likely as any other age group to die in a home fire.
The company, which manufactures guyed and self-supporting towers and monopoles, was charged with three willful and 38 serious violations.
Several agencies within the department, including OSHA, have their own presentations on the DOL page that explain how they support the draft plan. It will be posted for review and comment in July.
We must face the reality that hearing conservation efforts are interdisciplinary, integrated, and need leadership that executes a detailed and appropriate plan.
Former ACOEM President Dr. Robert McCunney, on a panel assembled by the American Wind Energy Association to review the published literature on possible health effects caused by today's wind turbines, said the experts found no risk at all.
The 2010 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards™ being presented tonight at the 35th Annual Hearing Conservation Conference thank companies and individuals for dedication in preventing workers' noise-induced hearing loss.
According to the study, the market is driven by the fact that more than 120 million workers across the globe are exposed to dangerously high noise levels (over 85 dB). In the United States alone, more than 30 million workers are exposed to prolonged noise levels in their day-to-day life.
Participants will receive an educator kit with graphics, simulations, supplies, a script, and a sound level meter needed to present the program in their own classrooms.