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Colorado Springs Audiology, Inc.
Phone 719.520.1155
Licensed Audiologist In Colorado
OFFICE HOURS Mountain Time USA Mon-Thurs 9:00AM-5:00PM Closed Fridays
Copyright, 2009
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WHY IS HEARING CONSERVATION NECESSARY |
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Excessive exposure to noise is one of the most pervasive occupational health problems. The extent of damage depends primarily on the INTENSITY of the noise and DURATION of the exposure. Exposure to noise in excess of 85 decibels over an eight hour day, can causes temporary hearing loss, often noticed as “ringing in the ears” by employees. Generally, prolonged exposure to such noise ultimately results in permanent hearing loss. Left unprotected, the loss may begin to have adverse effects upon one’s ability to understanding others. If the hearing loss can be traced back to a person’s employment, OHSA considers this a work related injury. A hearing conservation program is designed to protect worker's hearing by educating and monitoring their hearing on a yearly basis. This benefits employees from the devastating effects from hearing loss in later life and benefits employers from potential liability resulting from work injury claims. Research shows effective hearing conservation programs can and do work.
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