This solution enabled all users to communicate with each other based on frequency settings of the WorkCom Pro, which matched those offered by the two-way radio. Employees now communicate clearly and without interference from anywhere on the plant site. D., Doctor of Audiology Much has been done to protect the nine million industrial workers exposed to high levels of noise in the workplace, but some types of hearing loss, especially hearing loss due to aging, are unavoidable. But you can help improve the quality of life for these individuals by urging them to receive professional care. This can help them communicate better with family and co-workers and increase their worker productivity.
Most hearing loss goes undetected and untreated.
In fact, only 20 percent of those with hearing loss receive professional assistance. And not only does untreated hearing loss affect the individuals, but also the lives of those around them. A recent study by the National Council on Aging documented the effects of untreated hearing loss among adults 50 years and older. Nearly half of the respondents were hearing aid users who reported improvement in their overall quality of life because of their hearing aids. Compared with non-hearing aid users, individuals who wore hearing aids reported better relationships with their families, greater independence, and improved social life.