by Memtech Acoustical Team | May 27, 2015 | Health
Reducing Noise Pollution Nationwide Could Reap Big Savings Reducing noise pollution in the United States wouldn’t just impact hearing but could save $3.9 billion in health care spending by lowering the prevalence of health issues associated with excess noise....
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Apr 20, 2015 | Health
Repeated exposure to loud noise levels of more than 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss at any age. That level isn’t so extreme: an average conversation is about 50 decibels. A lawnmower is about 90 decibels. Combining loud activities, such as listening to...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Mar 11, 2015 | Health
NIOSH study finds mining, construction, healthcare workers at risk for occupational hearing loss Occupational Hearing Loss: A new study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) examines thirty years of hearing loss trends experienced by...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Mar 4, 2015 | Health
Though for the most part noise is simply regarded as a nuisance, it has the potential to become harmful to young ears. Noise is generally defined as any unwanted sound, and is measured by the intensity and frequency of the sound waves that hit the ear. We measure this...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Jan 5, 2015 | Environment
Speech Privacy: Dealing with Work Environment and Legal Requirements Speech Privacy: Picture a typical office environment that you’ve worked on as a systems integrator. What does it look like? Chances are, it’s an open office with private offices along the walls and a...