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...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Dec 9, 2014 | Benefits of soundproofing
Boosting Students’ Learning With Soundproofing Sound-Absorbing Ceiling Tiles Help With Concentration Installing sound-absorbing ceiling tiles that increase soundproofing in elementary-school classrooms could significantly improve children’s learning and comprehension,...
by Memtech Acoustical Team | Dec 5, 2014 | Health
A teachable moment offers a great opportunity to help your tween learn what to do to protect his or her hearing from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). You can use any spontaneous or unplanned event as a learning opportunity. In these moments, your child is...