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Aug 6, 2010

Ear Defenders Lack Of Hearing Damage Protection

Increased awareness of Health & Safety legislation, and greater individual responsibility within the workplace, are two key factors helping to protect employees avoid the risk of illness, injury and fatality on a daily basis, whatever the circumstances.

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Aug 3, 2010

Motorbike Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Exposure to hazardous, excessive levels of noise at work has increased substantially over the past 50 years and it is thought that 1.3 million workers in the UK are exposed to noise levels over 90 dB which lead to industrial deafness, as a direct consequence. Concerned organisations like The Trades Union Congress (TUC) have suggested that there are new work environment and occupational categories to seriously consider, which may create further risks to hearing, such as call centres and motorcycle couriers.

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