Many people are unaware of the importance of intrinsically safe headsets and equipment; in fact, many individuals do not even know what the term alludes to. A previous two-part series on this blog spent some time unpacking the technicalities behind intrinsically safe headsets. People who are completely new to the concept may have difficulty understanding some of the more complex aspects; therefore, we have written a short piece to familiarize “beginners” with intrinsic safety.
Those who are not often involved in the world of hearing protection may be unfamiliar with the term “digital signal processing.” Also known as DSP, digital signal processing is used by only elite headset companies to create a safe experience in unnaturally loud work environments. Those who are considering purchasing a headset may want to consider the importance of digital signal processing and how it impacts the effectiveness of overall performance in headset equipment.
According to OSHA, noise exposure over 85dB can cause hearing loss. Normal day-to-day living exposes us to all kinds of noise, much of which can impact our hearing at a later date.
Improved technology has increased the practice of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, over the past decade. The American Petroleum Institute has called the extraction of natural gas from shale "the most important domestic energy development in the last fifty years,” and fracking is one of over 150 new words and definitions added to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary in 2014.
Hearing loss is a general term that encompasses a wide range of problems and various degrees of disability. Hearing is one tremendously complex process that can be affected by a wide range of medical conditions and injuries.
Analog systems became popular among the general public around the 1930s and were particularly utilized within two-way radio communication systems. The analog two-way radio quickly became the communication system of choice among those in the business arena. However, as seasoned veterans in the field of on-the-job communication technology know, the analog method has hit the proverbial ceiling, leaving no room for further innovation and advancement in communication technology.
Each year, thousands of workers suffer due to excessive noise exposure while on the job. Unfortunately, many are uninformed and unaware of the dangers of occupational noise and neglect to take the necessary precautions. Inform yourself of the risks involved with occupational noise exposure and equip yourself with the knowledge to prevent it.
This year’s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) was an amazing event. According to the show organizers, “attendance at the annual conference reached a 46-year high of 108,300, the highest in show history and up 3.3% from last year.”
According to Black & Veatch’s s "2013 Strategic Directions in the North American Natural Gas Industry," respondents reported safety as the number one industry issue. In explosive environments, safety concerns for companies include both fire hazards as well as hearing hazards.
The Oil and Gas industry seems to be consistently under attack, whether for environmental concerns or safety issues. However, oil and gas companies take employee safety very seriously, for good reason. What your workers do – to provide much-needed resources – is important, albeit quite dangerous work.
