At a glance
Find NIOSH research publications, datasets, and trade publication articles below.

Publications
Frequently used publications
Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Noise Exposure
Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Chemical (Ototoxicity) and Noise Exposure
Occupational Hearing Loss Statistics
Publication search
Search the 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:
Highlighted surveillance scientific publications
Green-DR; Masterson-EA; Themann-CL; American Journal of Industrial Medicine; 2021; 64(12): 1002-1017
Themann-CL; Masterson-EA; Journal of the Acoustical Society of America; 2019; 146:3878-3905
Lawson-SM; Masterson-EA; Azman-AS; American Journal of Industrial Medicine; 2019; 62:826-837
Kerns-E; Masterson-EA; Themann-CL; Calvert-GM; American Journal of Industrial Medicine; 2018; 61:477-494
Masterson-EA; Themann-CL; Luckhaupt-SE; Li-J; Calvert-GM; American Journal of Industrial Medicine 2016; 59: 290-300
Masterson-EA; Deddens-JA; Themann-CL; Bertke-S; Calvert-GM; American Journal of Industrial Medicine 2015; 58: 392-401
Masterson-EA; Tak-S; Themann-CL; Wall-DK; Groenewold-MR; Deddens-JA; Calvert-GM; American Journal of Industrial Medicine 2013; 56: 670-681
Trade publications
Masterson-EA; Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace Magazine 2022; May/June: 42
Lawson-SM; Masterson-EA; The Hearing Journal 2019; 72(1): 12-13
Masterson-EA; CAOHC Update 2015; 27(1): 8-10
Masterson-EA; Spectrum 2013; 30(1): 18-19
Masterson-EA; CAOHC Update Fall 2012; 24(2): 1, 4
NIOSH Science Blogs
NIOSH Science Blogs on occupational hearing loss are available under the category. 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 ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø, NIOSH.