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Health
The Statesman Reports Broken Eardrums Among Staff Amid Loud Newsroom
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:38 PM
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The Statesman newsroom has reported that several staff members have suffered hearing damage, with broken eardrums attributed to the high noise levels in the office.
The Statesman newsroom has reported that several staff members have suffered hearing damage, including broken eardrums, after working in its loud environment. The incident was noted during a typical day of news gathering, when the office noise level was described as the loudest among newsrooms. The newsroom has not released a statement on protective measures or medical follow‑up for those affected. The report highlights concerns about occupational health in media workplaces.