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How does FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Impact Occupational Hearing Loss? 
How does FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Impact Occupational Hearing Loss? 

According to the CDC, about 25% of all workers have been exposed to hazardous noise. Many of these claims go unreported due to the gradual onset and a lack of awareness of the risk and symptoms. […]
How Do You Calculate Percentage of Hearing Loss in Maryland?
How Do You Calculate Percentage of Hearing Loss in Maryland?

Compliance Corner If you're in Maryland and you're looking for information on calculating hearing loss for purposes of workers' compensation, there are several sources you can turn to. One of those sources is Simply Research, […]
What Do You Think: Did Tenn. Packaging Company Know Clamorous Environment Injured Worker’s Hearing?
What Do You Think: Did Tenn. Packaging Company Know Clamorous Environment Injured Worker’s Hearing?

Jackson, TN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Workers who suffer a gradual onset injury, such as hearing loss that occurs over a long period, must notify their employer of the injury within 30 days of when they knew […]
Glossary Check: Mo. ‘Occupational Disease’
Glossary Check: Mo. ‘Occupational Disease’

St. Louis, MO (WorkersCompensation.com) -- It's hard to say which definitions in state workers' compensation law are more important than others, but if you were going to start a short list of ones that were […]