Hearing protection
When hazardous noise cannot be reduced by other means, employers are responsible for providing appropriate hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs.
It’s important for employers to provide several different types of hearing protection, to allow for worker preference, comfort, and size. If workers find equipment uncomfortable, impractical, or ill fitting, they probably won’t wear it. To best protect workers, the equipment has to fit properly and be worn at all times.
For information on choosing and safely using hearing protection, see the following resources.
Resources
Listen up! How to prevent hearing loss
This information sheet outlines why noise-induced hearing loss is a hazard that workers of all ages need to take seriously. It is designed specifically for young workers to tell them about the hazards...
Protect Your Hearing: How to Use Earplugs
Hearing loss can seriously affect your lifestyle. Watch this video to find out how the proper use of earplugs at work can protect your ears and prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
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Hear for Good: Preventing Noise Exposure at Work
This pamphlet explains noise-induced hearing loss, noise control, and hearing protection. It also covers different types of hearing protection and how to fit and care for hearing protection.
Noise control and hearing conservation program: Template
Too much exposure to workplace noise can cause permanent and irreversible damage to workers’ hearing. As an employer, you are required to have a hearing conservation program if your workers are...
Highlights
- New resource to help young workers prevent hearing loss Published on: June 11, 2020