Occupational noise affects 250 million workers globally. The sad fact is, despite Noise at Work regulations and the provision of hearing protection devices, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) remains the most commonly reported occupational disease.

NIHL is not age-related, it results from exposure to noise and sound and the consequences can lead to severe health conditions; cardiovascular disease, early onset dementia, loneliness, depression and low productivity. This is the core of what Minuendo is working to prevent, through practical solutions that provide protection without compromise, at work and at leisure.

Smart Alert is a new approach to hearing protection at work. Continuous personal exposure monitoring is integrated into a protective earplug. Users receive real-time ‘nudges’ when noise is unsafe, allowing for immediate corrective action. Daily notifications provide further guidance on how to lower their exposure risks. Safety managers receive simple notifications on who is being over-exposed and can now provide focused support before permanent damage happens.