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CDC: Work noise exposure can raise blood pressure, cholesterol levels
For landscape workers, occupational noise is a daily hazard. According to the National Association of Landscaping Professionals, most of the gas equipment land care professionals use exceed the 85 decibel occupational safety threshold established by the Occupational...
NYC’s public data program shows noise is number one 311 complaint
NYC’s public data program shows noise is the number one 311 complaint. Not surprising, but the city’s use of maps to show where and when the calls were logged is new and worth a look.
Restaurant noise in the news
Restaurant noise is in the news, as three separate articles appear that address restaurant noise generally and noise in New York City and Austin, Texas restaurants specifically.
How I became a noise activist
Excerpt: Dr. Daniel Fink tells us why he became a noise activist, what he’s learned about safe noise exposure, and what we must do to protect health.
Indoor cycling classes are bad for your ears
Indoor cycling classes are bad for your ears. While the general public is at risk, the instructors are at high risk. Where’s OSHA?
Preventing hearing loss in music students
Click here to learn what audiologists at Duke University are doing to help prevent hearing loss in music students.
Loud motorcycle noise is a health hazard
Loud motorcycle noise is a health hazard, yet we are held hostage by a selfish few who revel in it. What can you do? Click to find out.
Is your noise making me fat? – Part II
Is your noise making me fat? Dr. Daniel Fink says a recent report shows loud music in restaurants increases the selection of higher calorie menu options.
Disturb everyone else with your noise, but protect yourself
Disturb everyone else with your noise, but protect yourself. That seems to be the message in this report on ear plugs for motorcyclists.
Does noise kill thousands every year?
Does noise kill thousands every year? This piece in The Guardian says yes, and provides the data, courtesy of the European Environment Agency, to prove it.
7 reasons to say no to fireworks
Treehugger gives us 7 reasons to say no to fireworks. We focused like a laser beam on the last two reasons–cruelty to animals and hearing loss–but the others are just as bad. Click to learn more.
Enjoy the holiday!
Enjoy the holiday! Just remember to protect your ears.