Hearing Protection: Problems in the Department of Defense

LCD-77-308 Published: Sep 15, 1977. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 1977.

Highlights

The Department of Defense (DOD) is paying out millions of dollars for employees' job-related hearing losses. In addition, safety regulations have been disregarded and disciplinary actions lacking. A complete and well-defined policy on hearing protection is needed and installation officials should comply with all regulations covering the hearing program.

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Topics

Budget and Spending

Compensation claimsDisabilitiesDisciplinary actionsFederal employeesNoise pollutionNoise pollution controlOccupational health standardsOccupational safetySafety regulationWorkers compensationHearing impaired