The Massachusetts State Plan (WSHP) offers a monthly webinar for employers to prevent workplace injury and illness. The webinars are intended to assist directors, superintendents, and other management implement safety management systems at the workplace. Pre-registration is not required.
The next Department of Labor Standards Safety and Health Webinar is on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00am.
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 to 10:30 am
Topic: Turning Down the Risk: Occupational Noise Exposure in the Public Sector
Link: https://eolwdma.webex.com/eolwdma/j.php?MTID=m0bb7f36502080f84a77239ba47ef8497
Webinar #: 2332 323 1247 Password: DLSSafety2026 (35772338 from phones)
Agenda: This webinar will discuss the hazard of occupational noise exposure in the public sector. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Whether you work for a facilities department, public works department, school, university, or a public safety department, hearing loss is preventable.
You will learn about the following:
• Job tasks with occupational noise exposure in the public sector.
• When a hearing conservation program is required.
• Controls to help lower occupational noise exposure including Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• How DLS SafetyWorks Consultation Program can assist public sector establishments with assessing noise.
If you have any questions, contact safepublicworkplacemailbox@mass.gov.