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Pardon Me? I Couldn’t Hear You: Noise Hazards on the Job

If you work in an environment that is often noisy, don't be at all surprised if you start to have trouble hearing what others are saying. Exposure to loud environments on a daily basis over the long-term is the leading cause of hearing loss. Few workers realize that loud work facilities are an accident at work waiting to happen.

Work-related hearing loss is a big health and safety issue among American workers. Manufacturing and heavy industrial workers are often affected negatively by the constant buzz of large machines. But it's not just the big places that can cause adverse reactions on a person's ability to hear. Even administrative office workers are at risk for hearing health issues. The constant sounds of a busy office can increase your risk of hearing loss.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health states that hearing loss from constant noise in the workplace is one of the most common hazards in the workplace. It is also the second most reported condition in occupational injuries. Unfortunately, the biggest risk in hearing accidents at work is not that traumatic events are occurring to result in sudden hearing loss; it's that the hearing loss is developed over time. Workers in a noisy environment are often not even aware of the gradual hearing loss they are suffering while on the job. Only when hearing loss becomes a problem do people truly begin to notice what is actually happening.

Hearing loss not only affects life outside of work, it can have significant impact on your career moving forward. Not being able to hear effectively means decreased communication in the workplace, lost of productivity, and additional safety issues while on the job.

If you are concerned about your hearing health due to your workplace environment or an accident in the workplace, you should consult with an attorney to discuss your options for worker's compensation. Contact us today at (866) 205-2415 to schedule a free consultation.