Policies & Directives
Hearing injury and loss are increasingly prevalent issues that impact the lives of many. According to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 30 million people in the U.S. are occupationally exposed to hazardous sound and noise levels each year. The following online resources provide government policies and directives, as well as service-specific guidelines, related to noise pollution, noise reduction, hearing protection, workplace health and safety, and other critical issues:
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