by Chris Walter | Jun 5, 2023 | Blog, Hearing Protection
Occupational hearing loss is a significant health concern which affects millions of workers worldwide. Prolonged exposure to loud noise in the workplace can lead to irreversible damage to the auditory system. In this article, we’ll discuss seven essential steps to...
by Chris Walter | May 15, 2023 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Uncategorized
Noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most common occupational health issue affecting workers across numerous industries. As such, workplace hearing tests, or audiometric testing, remains one of the most important aspects of your overall safety program. In...
by Ryan Shaffer | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) take fines seriously. And, there are heavy consequences if you refuse to pay such fines. On Oct. 27, a Pennsylvania poultry processor found out the hard way. A federal court found the company in contempt for...
by Ryan Shaffer | Jun 27, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Vision Protection, Wellness
More reach. Better results. In April, Worksite Medical partnered with the largest occupational medicine provider, Concentra. Then, in June, TridentCare and Worksite Medical joined forces. The partnerships both offer expansion. Concentra may now provide its...
by Chris Walter | May 16, 2022 | Blog, Chemicals, COVID-19, Hearing Protection, Wellness
If you work in manufacturing, you know that there’s rarely a quiet day on the job. In fact, aside from the spike of COVID-19 in 2020, hearing loss has historically been the most recorded occupational illness in manufacturing. In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
by Chris Walter | Jan 18, 2022 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Vision Protection, Wellness
You never know when OSHA might come calling, which is why it’s important to always be prepared. Even if you think your worksite is completely compliant, these common OSHA health infractions have a way of appearing when you least expect. After all, what you might think...
