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Hearing Conservation

EHS Snapshot - Hearing Conservation

Penn State's Hearing Conservation Program was developed to monitor and control noise levels associated with activities or areas that may expose individuals to unsafe levels. Prevention and reduction of noise over-exposures is of paramount importance.

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