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9/19/2012 - Training materialsLoud noise can permanently damage your hearing. It especially affects the sounds that help you understand speech. To hear what this sounds like, try these computer-generated samples.
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2/4/2012 - PC softwareSoftware to simplify the record-keeping and analysis associated with time-motion studies and worker noise exposures, making it easier to identify and solve noise problems.
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11/1/2010 - Brochures/flyers/pamphletsThis publication addresses what you can do when you are exposed to hazardous noise.
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12/1/2009 - Information CircularsThis document describes principles of noise control to operators, safety personnel, and mechanics in the mining industry so that they can evaluate the extent of a noise problem, determine the best approach, and apply the most appropriate solution.
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12/1/2006 - Conference papersThis paper presents a method using a ray-tracing technique to determine absorption coefficients for underground mines. Absorption coefficients are determined and presented for octave bands from 63 Hz to 8 kHz.
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3/1/2023 - Research projectsA project to identify and remediate actual and perceived barriers to full implementation of hearing conservation programs at surface stone, sand, and gravel mines.
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12/21/2022 - Research projectsResearch to identify what the mining industry needs to to do to reduce noise exposure and prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss among U.S. miners.
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9/6/2022 - Promotional materialsThe updated Hearing Loss Simulator offers users the chance to learn what a hearing loss sounds like without losing theirs.
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8/31/2020 - Calls for participationPlan to attend this important webinar on hearing loss in mining on Nov. 1, 2018.
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2/19/2020 - PublicationsThis web version of the NOW HEAR THIS! infographic offers tips on protecting your hearing.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program