On March 12, NHCA and CAOHC jointly hosted a webinar "Silent Solutions: Effective Strategies for Noise Abatement". This webinar reviewed the fundamentals of acoustics in buildings such as sound waves, human perception of sound, behavior of sound indoors, and acoustic properties of building materials. They then presented techniques for effective noise abatement, including design for sound isolation between different spaces, the difference between absorbing and blocking sound, and the basics of noise and vibration control for machinery. We thank Terence Tyson, P.E. INCE Bd. Cert. and David Jones, P.E. INCE Bd. Cert. for sharing their expertise with the hearing conservation community. The webinar was recorded and can be purchased for view at: NHCA/CAOHC Webinar Series.

Every two months, NHCA experts contribute a short article to the IHW Magazine. The latest issue included the cover topic titled "Advancements in Hearing Protection + Nosie Control” (pg. 8)and an article on the Safe in Soundaward by NHCA Experts Ted Madison andChuck Kardous (March/April issue, page12).

Past IHW magazine issues can also be viewed at: https://industrialhygienepub.com/. E-News will alert you the next time one of our NHCA experts contributes an article.

Other species can respond to loud sound by evolving protective mechanisms of their own. Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise pollution. This can, however, make it difficult for them to find prey and detect mates. To learn more, read the news article here.

If you are curious how spiders can hear without ears, read this article here, with a link to this super-cool original scientific article here, which even links to a podcast.

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Who is NHCA?

Our Vision: To prevent hearing loss and other auditory disorders due to noise and secondary environmental factors in all sectors of society.

Our Mission: NHCA provides leadership, expertise, and education on hearing loss prevention strategies and services to the broader professional community and empowers and supports members through networking and advocacy.