A ruptured eardrum is a hole or a tear in the thin tissue that lies between the ear canal and the middle ear (the eardrum). Some work accidents can have rather clear cut cases; slip and falls are one such example. Someone spilled something on the floor, and you did not notice, slipped, and broke … Read more
One of the most common, but somehow less talked about work-related injuries is temporary or permanent hearing loss or hearing impairment. Here are some numbers provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)to help you understand how prevalent this issue is. Hazardous Noises Are More Common Than You Imagine In the hope … Read more
Sanding and blasting are very useful techniques which are commonly used in various industries. Blasting is an age old technique used to refine a surface. Compressed air is used to blast an object with a gritty and abrasive material to make its surface smooth and even. Earlier, sand was commonly used for blasting. After it … Read more
Using ear protection in the workplace reduces auditory awareness significantly. Many industries and working environments expose employees to high levels of noise. Continuous exposure to high levels of noise can cause a number of hearing related disabilities, including total loss of hearing. It is thus essential that employees working in workplace environments that have high … Read more
Loading docks are flooded with potential dangers that put those that work on them at serious risk of injury. Working on a loading dock can be a dangerous job. They are busy places with many people getting on with their job. There is heavy machinery being operated and trucks and other vehicles such as fork … Read more
Exposure to loud noises in the workplace can lead to hearing disabilities and even permanent hearing loss. Workers are exposed to a variety of hazards, and can suffer a number of work related injuries and illnesses that can cause permanent disabilities, chronic diseases and even prove fatal. Of the many workplace hazards that employees have … Read more