CONSORTIUM OF SPECIALISTS IN OCCUPATIONAL DEAFNESS
Prevention / Reduce the risk
For employers and workers
Our specialists can give you good advice
If you are exposed to a noisy environment
Prevention is the most important thing. Noise induced deafness can be prevented; by lowering the volume or using hearing protection devices.
The difficulty in clearly understanding all the words spoken in a workplace, or the need to read on the lips is a good indicator of the presence of noises too loud. At work, there are several simple ways to reduce noise, for example; greasing or balancing certain piece of equipment. In fact, there are several inexpensive noise reduction techniques.
Reducing noise at work provides many benefits, such as having a less aggressive and less stressful sound environment. It also reduces the risk of accidents to the extent that alarms, are easier to perceive. Prevention is the key!
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Montreal South Shore Clinic
Montreal South Shore
1185 chemin du Tremblay #230
Longueuil (Quebec) J4N 1R4
(450) 674-3042
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Montreal Clinic
Island of Montreal
1055 Côte du Beaver Hall #301
Montreal (Quebec) H2Z 1S5
(514) 360-7753
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