O'Neill Engineered Systems, Inc.

Occupational noise, also known as industrial noise, is more than just an annoyance. It is considered to be a threat to the safety and health of employers and is considered to be so severe that there is legislation in position and protects workers from it. Occupational noise is generally associated with industries that use heavy machinery like construction, engineering and manufacturing, though it might also be a threat in the entertainment industry, where staffs are exposed to loud music as sustained exposure to any loud noise can lead to permanent damage to the hearing. The results of extreme exposure to industrial noise can be both permanent and temporary deafness, acoustic and tinnitus shock syndrome. Nonetheless, it is understood that both high blood pressure and stress can be caused or worsened by exposure to loud noises. Legislation dictates that all employers have a responsibility for the health protection and safety of their workers, and safety and health legislation includes a...