Places of work are required by law to provide staff with hearing protection, when noise levels rise beyond a certain legal limit. Hearing loss caused by noise in the workplace is often gradual, and many may not realise that they have been affected.
In 2022 - 2023, there were an estimated 15,000 people with work-related hearing problems or loss.
Industrial Hearing Loss
Exposure to loud noises within the workplace can cause hearing loss. Heavy machinery, power tools, and manufacturing equipment are all examples.
Signs of industrial hearing loss include tinnitus, struggling to hear high pitched sounds, and difficulty hearing speech clearly, especially in noisy environments.
Workplace related hearing loss is usually sensorineural hearing loss. This is where noise damage is identifie...