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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Reduce new cases of work-related hearing loss — OSH‑06

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Most Recent Data:
1.4 new cases of occupational hearing loss per 10,000 full-time workers (2019)

Target:
1.4 per 10,000

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
1.7 new cases of occupational hearing loss per 10,000 full-time workers occurred in 2016

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Reduce new cases of occupational hearing loss

Target-Setting Method
Projection

Data Sources:  Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), DOL/BLS; Current Population Survey (CPS), Census and DOL/BLS

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Summary

Every year in the United States, millions of workers are exposed to loud noises or chemicals that can affect their hearing. As a result, hearing loss is one of the most common work-related health problems. Strategies to reduce noise to safe levels in workplaces and to make sure people use hearing protection can prevent work-related hearing loss.

Topics:  Workplace, Sensory or Communication Disorders, Workforce

Workgroup: Occupational Safety and Health Workgroup

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