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PEL Adjustments for Extended Work Shifts – Noise
The purpose of this memorandum is to resolve issues concerning adjustments of the PEL during extended work shifts. This applies for exposures to the noise levels of Table G-16 of 29 CFR 1910.95 or...
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AIHA Petitions OSHA for Lowering Noise PEL, Again
AIHA, in a letter to Jordan Barab of OSHA, strongly encouraged OSHA to consider reducing the 8-hour TWA for noise from 90 dBA to 85 dBA and a 3 decibel exchange rate. A copy of the letter, dated April...
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NIOSH Powertools Database – Noise & Vibration
NIOSH has developed an online database of sound levels and vibration forces for various power tools typically used in the occupational setting. Developed by NIOSH researchers, the database provides...
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Webinar: Applications of Noise Measurements
What You Will Learn: Quest Technologies, a 3M company, invites you to learn how to look beyond noise exposure to apply noise measurements as part of a hearing conservation solution. Upon completion of...
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NHCA Petitions OSHA to Lower PEL for Noise
View OHShub’s previous post about AIHA petioning OSHA: HERE Citing the fact that nearly 22 million American workers are exposed to hazardous noise on a daily basis and that occupational hearing loss...
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Ask the Expert: Low Noise Attenuation Earplugs
Ask the Expert: Elliott Berger, author and editor of The Noise Manual (available at AIHA press or Amazon), recently commented on the use of low attenuation ear plugs for use in industry on the Yahoo...
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Online Tool: Is Your Hearing Protection Providing Adequate Attenuation?
An extremely useful field tool to determine if you are achieving adequate attenuation with your hearing protection has been devised by NIOSH. Have you used this in your workplace? How successful has...
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AIHA Podcasts: Combustible Dust, CIH Certification, Noise
Have you checked out AIHA’s Safe & Sound Podcast lately? Very good information being delivered by Craig & Melissa at AIHA. Take a listen at home, work, or in the car (all files are .mp3...
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Free Online Training Modules in Occupational Hygiene
The Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA), has created a new website, www.OHLearning.com, where free course materials for international occupational hygiene training modules are posted....
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Free Online Safety and Training Courses
The state of Washington is offering some invaluable online safety and training courses on their website. Topics include: Accident Investigation Safety Checklists HAZCOM Ergonomics Fall Protection...
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