PETALING JAYA: It might be a silent epidemic but noise pollution at workplaces has overtaken all other hazards and is the leading occupational disease in the country, according to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
The relentless roar from heavy machinery, thunderous hammering and other high-decibel industrial effects from factories, construction sites and logistics hubs mean that workers face a risk of losing their hearing if they fail to take proper safety measures.
