This chapter is intended to address hearing-loss issues in the workplace and the procedures for ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) hearing conservation requirements found at 29 CFR 1926.52.OSHA has developed a more comprehensive hearing conservation program that applies to employers covered by the general industry standards of 29 CFR 1910.95

Some of the benefits of hearing protection are clearly explained on the OSHA website