Some jobs can cause hearing loss, referred to as “occupational hearing loss.” This term specifically refers to hearing impairment and damage to the auditory system due to exposure to hazardous noise levels in the workplace. Over time, these dangerous noise levels can lead to temporary impairments of hearing and permanent hearing loss. Just a few examples of occupations where extreme noise is a possibility include: Construction and manufacturing Transportation, such as railway or aviation Entertainment Military and law enforcement. Agriculture Employers in these industries have a special responsibility to implement hearing conservation programs. These programs include access to or mandatory use of ear-protection devices, engineering controls that reduce noise levels, hearing tests to track hearing loss over time, and education on occupational hearing loss.