At a glance
Find NIOSH research publications, datasets, and trade publication articles below.
Publications
Frequently used publications
Publication search
Search the NIOSHTIC-2 database of occupational safety and health publications funded in whole or in part by NIOSH. The following links provide customized NIOSHTIC-2 search results for noise and hearing loss prevention topics:
- Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention
- Hearing Loss and Noise
- Engineering Controls
- Hearing Protection Devices
- Hearing Loss Surveillance
Highlighted surveillance scientific publications
Masterson EA, Morata TC, Themann-CL [2025]. Prevalence of ototoxic chemical exposure, noise exposure and hearing difficulty among workers in the United States, 2023. J Occup Environ Med, 67(10):785-797.
Green DR, Masterson EA, Themann-CL [2021]. Prevalence of hearing protection device non-use among noise-exposed U.S. workers in 2007 and 2014. Am J Ind Med, 64(12):1002-1017.
Themann CL, Masterson EA [2019]. Occupational noise exposure: A review of its effects, epidemiology, and impact with recommendations for reducing its burden. J Acoust Soc Am, 146:3878-3905.
Lawson SM, Masterson EA, Azman AS [2019]. Prevalence of hearing loss among noise-exposed workers within the Mining, and Oil and Gas Extraction Sectors, 2006-2015. Am J Ind Med, 62:826-837.
Kerns E, Masterson EA, Themann CL, Calvert-GM [2018]. Cardiovascular conditions, hearing difficulty and occupational noise exposure within U.S. industries and occupations. Am J Ind Med, 61:477-494.
Masterson EA, Themann CL, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM [2016]. Hearing difficulty and tinnitus among workers and non-workers in 2007. Am J Ind Med, 59:290-300.
Masterson EA, Deddens JA, Themann CL, Bertke S, Calvert GM [2015]. Trends in worker hearing loss by industry sector, 1981-2010. Am J Ind Med, 58:392-401.
Trade publications
Masterson EA [2024]. Hearing loss among noise-exposed Utilities workers. Spectrum, 41(3):20-21.
Eichwald J, Themann CL, Kardous CA, Carroll Y [2022]. Why Are Noise Exposure Guidelines So Complex? Hearing Journal, 75(10):18, 20, 21.
Masterson EA [2022]. Hearing protection: Critical, but often unused. Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace Magazine, May/June:42.
Themann CL [2020]. Total Hearing Health: A Holistic Approach to Hearing Health Care. The Hearing Journal, 73(4):18,19.
Lawson SM, Masterson EA [2019]. Hearing Loss Among Health Care and Social Assistance Workers: A NIOSH Study. The Hearing Journal 72(1):12-13.
Masterson EA [2015]. Trends in Worker Hearing Loss within the Manufacturing Sector, 1981-2010. CAOHC Update, 27(1):8-10.
NIOSH Science Blogs
NIOSH Science Blogs on occupational hearing loss are available by selecting the Hearing Loss topic. Subscribe to the NIOSH Science Blog and receive e-mail notification when new blogs in all categories are posted.
Data
Publication Dataset: Trends in Worker Hearing Loss by Industry Sector, 1981-2010
The dataset for this 2015 publication included audiograms for the years 1981 through 2010. This includes the dataset analyzed in the published article, along with the article reference, abstract and description of data collection efforts.
Publication Dataset: Prevalence of Hearing Loss in the United States by Industry
The dataset for this 2013 publication included audiograms for the years 2000 through 2008. This includes the dataset analyzed in the published article, along with the article reference, abstract and description of data collection efforts.
NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program Noise Measurement Database
Includes noise measurement results collected during NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) surveys from 1996 through 2012.
NIOSH Power Tools Sound Power Database
Contains sound power levels and vibrations data for a variety of common power tools that have been tested by researchers.
Disclaimer: The NIOSH Power Tools Sound Power Dataset does not include a comprehensive list of manufacturers or products in the categories listed. The products and manufacturers listed were chosen based on criteria such as the most sold and power tools that were available for purchase online and in retail stores as of 2011. NIOSH conducted tests on the sound levels and functionality of each product and developed the dataset as a demonstration project. Mention of any company or product is for informational purposes and does not constitute endorsement by CDC, NIOSH.