occupationalsafetyandhealth
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Why You Should Wear Wireless Earbuds to Your Next Concert
Buzzkills everywhere agree: Fun as they are, attending a loud concert can damage your hearing. Plenty of venues are obnoxiously loud, and you could experience symptoms of hearing loss within just five minutes of exposure the cacophony. But if you’re someone who frequents live music gigs, your wireless earbuds can help you protect your delicate…
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How to Stop Being an Overachiever at Work (and Why You Should)
So you consider yourself the opposite of a quiet quitter (which is a major misnomer, if you haven’t heard). Instead, you’re an overachiever — always striving to accomplish more and more. As we’ve said before, the stress that comes from overworking yourself can backfire, actually hurting your ability to do your job right. Even if…
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Unexpected Places You Should Bring Earplugs
Your hearing is important, and we’ve advised you before to bring earplugs to concerts and have them handy for loud movies to protect your ears. But there are other places you should consider bringing earplugs, even places that aren’t usually loud enough to make you fear for your ear health.