Hand dryers are ubiquitous in public restrooms, the noise they make may be harmful to children’s ears. According to research recently published in the Canadian journal Paediatrics & Child Health, And the study’s author can speak from personal experience. “Sometimes after using hand dryers my ears would start ringing,” 13-year-old Nora Keegan from Calgary, Canada, […]

Ever wonder how loud the noise really is and if it could be damaging your hearing? There’s an app for that! Do you work in or near a noisy environment, such as a construction site, a popular restaurant, or a concert or sports venue? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of […]

Did you know you can permanently lose your hearing from prolonged exposure to noise? 12 million Americans have hearing loss as a result of exposure to noise, noise-induced hearing loss. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. We encourage Americans to protect their hearing by: Wearing hearing protection when around sounds louder than 85dB for […]