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BUY QUIET INITIATIVE IN THE USA
Bryan Beamer1, Trudi McCleery1, Charles Hayden1
1United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, 1090 Tusculum Ave. MS C27, Cincinnati, OH 45226.
Acoustics Australia
|June 9, 2016
Summary
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Industrial Hygiene
- Public Health
Background:
- Noise-induced hearing loss is a prevalent occupational illness in the United States.
- The economic and health costs associated with workplace noise exposure are significant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote the national Buy Quiet campaign.
- To encourage the adoption of quieter equipment and noise control strategies in the workplace.
Main Methods:
- Raising awareness among employers and employees about noise risks.
- Promoting market demand for quieter tools and equipment.
- Fostering partnerships between manufacturers and consumers.
Main Results:
- Increased market demand for quieter products from both supply and demand sides.
- Potential for reduced costs and increased benefits through noise control investments.
- Growing recognition of the economic advantages of purchasing quieter equipment.
Conclusions:
- The Buy Quiet initiative drives market transformation towards quieter products.
- Collaboration between manufacturers and purchasers is crucial for Buy Quiet success.
- Continued education on noise-induced hearing loss risks and economic benefits is essential.
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