'Do You Hear What I Hear?'

No, we are not talking about words from a popular Christmas carol, but rather the real potential for hearing loss among your employees, particularly those who are exposed to high levels of noise from machinery.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires an employer to provide hearing protection to employees who are exposed to certain noise levels. Common sense or your insurance company might dictate even more stringent guidelines.

Testing, monitoring and training are equally important in controlling hearing loss among your workers.

For a free guide, “Occupational Noise Exposure and Hearing Conservation,” that includes a Hearing Conservation Program Checklist, contact the program administrator for GlassInsure, NGA’s sponsored insurance program, at 800/640-7601.