Noise and Hearing Loss

Research Programs

What to know

As the federal research agency tasked with developing and promoting best practices for the prevention of occupational hearing loss, NIOSH has multiple activities designed to protect worker hearing. These activities occur across NIOSH and include conducting surveillance, carrying out basic and applied research, developing practical solutions, recommending best practices, and disseminating information to employers, workers, and health and safety professionals. The following research programs enhance and support NIOSH's work in hearing loss prevention.

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Programs

National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Hearing Loss Prevention Cross-Sector Council

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Hearing Loss Prevention Program

This page describes the HLP Program's research priorities, accomplishments, and future direction.
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Surveillance and Statistics

Learn about hearing loss statistics and the NIOSH occupational hearing loss surveillance program.

NIOSH Mining Program – Hearing Loss Prevention

Health Hazard Evaluations (HHEs)

The Health Hazard Evaluation Program helps employees, union officials, and employers learn whether h...
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health