Prevention / Reduce the risk

Exposed to a noisy environment?

Prevention remains the most effective approach. Noise-induced hearing loss can be avoided by lowering the volume at the source or by wearing hearing protection.

Having to lip-read, or struggling to catch the words spoken around you, is a good sign that noise levels are too high. At work, several simple measures reduce noise: lubricating or balancing certain pieces of equipment, replacing a worn part or enclosing a machine. Many inexpensive noise-reduction techniques exist.

Reducing noise at work brings many benefits: a less harsh, less stressful sound environment and fewer accidents, since alarms and warning signals are easier to hear. Prevention is the key.