Sound. It’s around us every day as a vital part of how we communicate with each other, entertain ourselves, and is generated by the tools we use. Sound is everywhere but like anything, too much of it can be dangerous, and that’s where we come in. At 212 Performance we’re here to keep you protected…
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By: Colleen G. Le Prell, Contributor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates development of investigational medicines and is responsible for approving new medicines. New medicines must provide clinically significant benefits during rigorous clinical tests in human volunteers. The FDA approved the first pharmaceutical for a hearing loss prevention indication in September 2022, designed…
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22 million workers are exposed each year, protect your workers from one of the most common occupational illnesses in manufacturing Every October, America celebrates National Protect Your Hearing Month. Through this month, we remember that while there is no cure for hearing loss, we all play a part in protecting ourselves and others from hearing…
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Hearing loss prevention programs (HLPPs) are essential to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). At a minimum, these programs must include noise measurements, noise controls and worker training; as well as use of hearing protection devices where exposures cannot be reduced through noise controls; and audiometric testing. One vital but often overlooked topic for effective…
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Top-tier PPE manufacturer Radians® recently added a climbing style safety helmet called Titanium™ to its head protection line. Now they have launched a dielectric cap mount earmuff that fits Titanium and most other slotted hard hats. This new earmuff attachment (NRR 25 dB) and Titanium provide a dual safety solution when head and hearing protection…
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By: Theresa H. Small, Contributor In hearing conservation programs, Occupational Hearing Conservationists often are tasked in selecting problem audiograms to send to a Professional Supervisor (PS). One might ask, what is a problem audiogram, and which audiograms need to be selected for further review? Problem audiograms are often interpreted as those with a standard threshold…
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About 14% of U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous occupational noise each year. The best way to reduce worker noise exposure is to follow the Hierarchy of Controls, beginning with eliminating the noise hazard; replacing the loud equipment or process; and using engineering controls to reduce noise levels at the source. These are considered the…
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By: Garry Gordon, MS, and Robert M. Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, F-NAP, Contributors In the workplace, when noise levels and exposures exceed OSHA guidelines, industry is required to provide adequate hearing protection as part of a comprehensive hearing conservation program. Several providers now offer custom-fit hearing protection devices (HPDs). These options present questions and, sometimes, concerns…
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TASCO Products Include Innovations in Earplugs and Earmuffs, With Highest Independently Tested NRRs in the Industry Gateway Safety is thrilled to announce that TASCO Corp., a market leader in hearing protection, is now part of the Gateway Safety family! TASCO products include the industry-leading Tri-Grip® reusable earplug, top-performing SoftSeal™ disposable earplug and a benchmark line…
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By: Ted Madison, Contributor Some of the most effective actions employers can take to prevent noise-induced hearing loss involves training people who work in noise to protect their hearing; and conducting fit testing of hearing protectors[1]. To change the attitudes of workers, focus on how valuable it is to hear well and how hearing damage…
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