Resources
Here are some valuable trusted resources so you can learn more about noise and occupational health and safety and its prevention.
Tools:
Earplug Comfort Index - Adapted from Park and Casali 1991. This questionnaire provides direct feedback for the comfort and use of the selected hearing protector.
Hearing Conservation Program Checklist - Created by Lucas Audiology. This assessment tool can be used by your Health and Safety Committee to review your current policies compared to OHSA O. Reg. 381/15.
Websites:
Ontario Noise Regulation Guide - Government of Ontario
Effects of Noise - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
WSIB Information for Employers - WSIB Ontario
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - National Institutes of Health
Hearing Conservation Programs - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Where to Find an Audiologist - College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
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